Key Takeaway

Burns Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Blough, PA, Somerset County, PA. It has 64 violations on record (23 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ligonier Construction Co..

Burns Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Ligonier Construction Co.

Controller: David S Herrholtz

Location: Blough, PA, Somerset County, PA

64
Violations
23
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$11K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/20/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
03/16/2023 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/16/2023 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/06/2018 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $163
07/03/2018 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $502
07/03/2018 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/03/2018 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/03/2018 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $151
07/10/2017 77.1710(e) S&S LowNegligence $116
06/27/2017 77.1109(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/27/2017 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
06/27/2017 77.1607(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/15/2017 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/15/2017 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
08/25/2016 62.120 Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
09/01/2015 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/01/2015 71.208(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/09/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/09/2015 77.1004(b) S&S ModNegligence $499
09/17/2013 48.31(a) S&S ModNegligence $112

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/14/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
10/11/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
04/05/2010 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
06/22/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/01/2008 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 21d lost
01/15/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost
12/27/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost
08/24/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 17d lost, 39d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/16/2023 03/23/2023 20.50 1
09/15/2022 09/29/2022 23.50 1
12/13/2021 01/10/2022 13.50 1
11/05/2018 11/27/2018 9.25 1
07/02/2018 08/20/2018 48.75 2
03/08/2018 03/27/2018 49.50 1
06/19/2017 06/23/2017 4.25 1
06/07/2017 07/18/2017 49.00 1
03/09/2017 03/27/2017 45.25 1
01/26/2017 03/27/2017 12.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3609131
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.1669440, -78.9036110
Nearest TownBlough, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Burns Mine have?

Burns Mine has 64 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.

What type of mine is Burns Mine?

Burns Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Blough, PA, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Burns Mine?

According to MSHA records, Burns Mine has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Burns Mine?

Burns Mine is operated by Ligonier Construction Co. and controlled by David S Herrholtz. MSHA Mine ID: 3609131.