Key Takeaway
Challenger Yard is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Seward, Indiana County, PA. It has 65 violations on record (25 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Millcreek Processing.
Challenger Yard
Operator: Millcreek Processing
Controller: Ardmore Fuels Inc; Green Valley Coal Inc
Location: Seward, Indiana County, PA
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 65 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/27/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/23/2024 | 77.512 | S&S | LowNegligence | $189 |
| 10/23/2024 | 77.506 | S&S | LowNegligence | $189 |
| 10/21/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/04/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/04/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/04/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/04/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/15/2023 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $295 |
| 05/15/2023 | 77.201-1 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $295 |
| 06/30/2022 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/29/2022 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/29/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/15/2021 | 77.507 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/15/2021 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/15/2021 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/03/2021 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 09/17/2019 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/25/2018 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 60d lost |
| 07/18/2001 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 237d lost |
Inspections
View all 87 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | 01/07/2026 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 08/27/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 10/21/2024 | 10/28/2024 | 39.50 | 1 |
| 04/02/2024 | 04/05/2024 | 26.75 | 1 |
| 10/11/2023 | 10/13/2023 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 05/05/2023 | 05/23/2023 | 24.25 | 1 |
| 12/05/2022 | 12/07/2022 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 09/14/2022 | 09/28/2022 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 06/29/2022 | 07/01/2022 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 12/15/2021 | 12/22/2021 | 29.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Challenger Yard have?
Challenger Yard has 65 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.
What type of mine is Challenger Yard?
Challenger Yard is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Seward, Indiana County, PA. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Challenger Yard?
According to MSHA records, Challenger Yard has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Challenger Yard?
Challenger Yard is operated by Millcreek Processing and controlled by Ardmore Fuels Inc; Green Valley Coal Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3608316.