Key Takeaway

Brush Valley is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Homer City, Indiana County, PA. It has 711 violations on record (100 S&S) and $238K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rosebud Mining Company.

Brush Valley

Active Underground Coal

Operator: Rosebud Mining Company

Controller: J Clifford Forrest III

Location: Homer City, Indiana County, PA

Employees: 66

711
Violations
100
S&S Violations
87
Accidents
$238K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/10/2026 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 75.1710-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/29/2026 75.1911(i) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/28/2026 75.1909(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/20/2026 Non-S&S LowNegligence $233
01/07/2026 70.209(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/07/2026 70.209(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/03/2025 75.1725(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/14/2025 77.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $193
10/14/2025 75.1911(f) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/14/2025 75.1911(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/14/2025 75.1909(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/06/2025 75.517 S&S LowNegligence $959
10/06/2025 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/28/2025 75.1103-8(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/15/2025 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $366
08/13/2025 75.517 S&S LowNegligence $959
08/12/2025 75.517 Non-S&S LowNegligence $193
08/08/2025 75.1101-10 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/05/2025 75.509 S&S LowNegligence $288

Accidents & Injuries

View all 87 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/16/2026 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
12/15/2025 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
12/15/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/10/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost
09/02/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost
07/25/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost
05/16/2025 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 156d lost
03/10/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 167d lost
11/22/2024 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 18d restricted
09/11/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/15/2026 01/27/2026 32.00 3
01/05/2026 188.00 3
11/19/2025 11/26/2025 10.00 1
10/01/2025 12/22/2025 234.25 2
08/25/2025 08/26/2025 14.75 1
07/07/2025 09/29/2025 544.25 5
04/10/2025 05/12/2025 21.25 1
04/01/2025 06/25/2025 481.00 8
01/02/2025 03/28/2025 228.00 2
10/17/2024 11/13/2024 30.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3609437
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees66
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates40.5305560, -79.1086110
Nearest TownHomer City

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Brush Valley have?

Brush Valley has 711 MSHA violations on record, of which 100 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $238K.

What type of mine is Brush Valley?

Brush Valley is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Homer City, Indiana County, PA. It currently has 66 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Brush Valley?

According to MSHA records, Brush Valley has 87 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Brush Valley?

Brush Valley is operated by Rosebud Mining Company and controlled by J Clifford Forrest III. MSHA Mine ID: 3609437.