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

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Fayette Coal & Coke Inc

Controller: Terrance C Shallenberger

Location: West Leisenring, Fayette County, PA

Employees: 6

83
Violations
27
S&S Violations
19
Accidents
$30K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3607999
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates39.9527780, -79.7000000
Nearest TownWest Leisenring

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.