Crooked Creek Mine
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: Rosebud Mining Company
Controller: J Clifford Forrest III
Location: Creekside, Indiana County, PA
Employees: 64
504
Violations
80
S&S Violations
48
Accidents
$138K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 504 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/13/2026 | 70.209(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/12/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/15/2025 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/25/2025 | 75.606 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $209 |
| 10/28/2025 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2025 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/10/2025 | 75.360(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/27/2025 | 75.1507(a)(11)(ii) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/25/2025 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/25/2025 | 75.1909(a)(5) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/25/2025 | 75.1914(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/16/2025 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $209 |
| 07/15/2025 | 75.333(c)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/12/2025 | 75.512 | S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 06/11/2025 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,312 |
| 05/28/2025 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/27/2025 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/27/2025 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 48 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/22/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 133d lost |
| 11/06/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 159d lost |
| 08/28/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/10/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 15d lost, 9d restricted |
| 03/15/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 144d lost |
| 10/26/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 89d lost |
| 09/27/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 89d lost |
| 08/26/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 77d lost |
| 08/01/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 24d lost |
Inspections
View all 389 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/17/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 02/11/2026 | 02/11/2026 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 02/05/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 35.50 | 1 |
| 01/22/2026 | 01/22/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 01/09/2026 | 194.75 | 2 | |
| 01/08/2026 | 01/08/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 12/15/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 11/25/2025 | 11/25/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3609972
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees64
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates40.6686110, -79.2330560
Nearest TownCreekside
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Crooked Creek Mine have?
Crooked Creek Mine has 504 MSHA violations on record, of which 80 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $138K.
What type of mine is Crooked Creek Mine?
Crooked Creek Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Creekside, Indiana County, PA. It currently has 64 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Crooked Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, Crooked Creek Mine has 48 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Crooked Creek Mine?
Crooked Creek Mine is operated by Rosebud Mining Company and controlled by J Clifford Forrest III. MSHA Mine ID: 3609972.