Key Takeaway
Bute Refuse Pile is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in West Leisenring, Fayette County, PA. It has 83 violations on record (27 S&S) and $30K in proposed penalties. Operated by Fayette Coal & Coke Inc.
Bute Refuse Pile
Operator: Fayette Coal & Coke Inc
Controller: Terrance C Shallenberger
Location: West Leisenring, Fayette County, PA
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 83 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | 77.516 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.502 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.502 | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 08/26/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/26/2024 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/15/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/03/2023 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 01/31/2023 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/18/2022 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $378 |
| 08/18/2022 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/13/2022 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/17/2022 | 77.1705 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 04/28/2021 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/08/2020 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/14/2019 | 50.10(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $6,052 |
| 02/14/2019 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 03/26/2018 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/13/2016 | 77.1713(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,388 |
| 07/12/2016 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 07/12/2016 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 19 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2019 | OTHER | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 10/11/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/02/2012 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 1d lost, 31d restricted |
| 05/02/2012 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost |
| 04/15/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost |
| 03/04/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 61d lost |
| 04/29/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 06/11/2007 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 10/28/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/06/2005 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 219d lost |
Inspections
View all 92 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | 41.00 | 1 | |
| 06/23/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 71.75 | 1 |
| 02/11/2025 | 03/12/2025 | 51.50 | 1 |
| 07/23/2024 | 09/06/2024 | 42.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 11/22/2023 | 03/20/2024 | 41.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2023 | 09/07/2023 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 12/21/2022 | 02/08/2023 | 72.00 | 1 |
| 07/13/2022 | 09/27/2022 | 65.00 | 1 |
| 03/15/2022 | 03/23/2022 | 40.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bute Refuse Pile have?
Bute Refuse Pile has 83 MSHA violations on record, of which 27 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $30K.
What type of mine is Bute Refuse Pile?
Bute Refuse Pile is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in West Leisenring, Fayette County, PA. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Bute Refuse Pile?
According to MSHA records, Bute Refuse Pile has 19 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bute Refuse Pile?
Bute Refuse Pile is operated by Fayette Coal & Coke Inc and controlled by Terrance C Shallenberger. MSHA Mine ID: 3607999.