Key Takeaway
Buck Drift is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA. It has 14 violations on record (3 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by D & F Deep Mine.
Buck Drift
Operator: D & F Deep Mine
Controller: Kerry Harris
Location: Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA
Recent Violations
View all 14 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2010 | 71.220(b)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $112 |
| 09/21/2009 | 75.1200 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 09/21/2009 | 75.1713 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 09/21/2009 | 75.220(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/21/2009 | 75.1721(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 03/18/2003 | 75.372(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/14/2003 | 75.512 | S&S | HighNegligence | $140 |
| 02/27/2002 | 75.1002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 01/30/2002 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/30/2002 | Non-S&S | Reckless | $1,500 | |
| 11/24/2001 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $97 |
| 11/21/2001 | Non-S&S | Reckless | $750 | |
| 11/21/2001 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/20/2001 | 75.203(a) | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 56 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2011 | 10/25/2011 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 06/15/2010 | 06/15/2010 | 17.50 | 2 |
| 09/21/2009 | 09/29/2009 | 26.00 | 3 |
| 11/16/2005 | 11/16/2005 | 4.75 | 3 |
| 10/19/2005 | 03/16/2006 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/27/2005 | 06/27/2005 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 06/13/2005 | 06/24/2005 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 03/31/2005 | 03/31/2005 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/28/2005 | 03/28/2005 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 12/15/2004 | 12/15/2004 | 1.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Buck Drift have?
Buck Drift has 14 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Buck Drift?
Buck Drift is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Buck Drift?
According to MSHA records, Buck Drift has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Buck Drift?
Buck Drift is operated by D & F Deep Mine and controlled by Kerry Harris. MSHA Mine ID: 3607456.