Blaschak Breaker
Active
Facility
Coal
Operator: Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
Controller: Blaschak Holding Corp
Location: Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County, PA
Employees: 41
288
Violations
93
S&S Violations
93
Accidents
$31K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 288 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 09/17/2025 | 77.215(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/22/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/16/2025 | 77.1109(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/16/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/04/2025 | 77.401(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2024 | 62.130(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 62.130(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/14/2024 | 77.400(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/24/2024 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/24/2024 | 77.408 | S&S | ModNegligence | $260 |
| 02/28/2024 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/01/2023 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/31/2023 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/24/2023 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 02/24/2023 | 77.216-4(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/05/2023 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 93 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2024 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 04/24/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 07/06/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 10/24/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/09/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 06/09/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 262d lost |
| 06/01/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/14/2020 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 12/04/2020 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/01/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 23d lost, 12d restricted |
Inspections
View all 162 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2026 | 02/18/2026 | 80.25 | 2 |
| 09/17/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 07/16/2025 | 08/14/2025 | 88.25 | 2 |
| 02/04/2025 | 02/24/2025 | 57.75 | 1 |
| 07/24/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 73.75 | 1 |
| 05/01/2024 | 05/09/2024 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 02/06/2024 | 03/20/2024 | 53.00 | 2 |
| 06/28/2023 | 08/14/2023 | 52.50 | 1 |
| 06/06/2023 | 06/06/2023 | 4.50 | 2 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3602073
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees41
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.8050000, -76.1761110
Nearest TownMahanoy City
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Blaschak Breaker have?
Blaschak Breaker has 288 MSHA violations on record, of which 93 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $31K.
What type of mine is Blaschak Breaker?
Blaschak Breaker is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 41 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Blaschak Breaker?
According to MSHA records, Blaschak Breaker has 93 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Blaschak Breaker?
Blaschak Breaker is operated by Blaschak Anthracite Corporation and controlled by Blaschak Holding Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 3602073.