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
Operator: Rosebud Mining Company
Controller: J Clifford Forrest III
Location: Homer City, Indiana County, PA
Employees: 66
Recent Violations
View all 711 →| 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
View all 162 →| 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
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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.