Key Takeaway

E O J Strip Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, PA. It has 73 violations on record (12 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by E O J Inc.

E O J Strip Mine

Active Surface Coal

Operator: E O J Inc

Controller: Elizabeth Zaprazny

Location: Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, PA

Employees: 3

73
Violations
12
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/22/2025 71.500(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/21/2025 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/19/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/19/2025 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/15/2024 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
05/07/2024 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
10/16/2023 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/25/2023 48.28(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $159
10/25/2022 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
10/18/2022 77.208(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/02/2022 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/02/2022 77.1103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/04/2020 71.600 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
11/04/2020 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
04/09/2020 77.208(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
10/23/2019 77.208(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
05/08/2019 77.1607(p) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
06/14/2018 77.1605(k) S&S LowNegligence $118
04/26/2017 77.208(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
10/13/2016 77.1605(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/07/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/07/2025 10/29/2025 42.50 1
05/19/2025 06/05/2025 26.25 1
02/27/2025 02/27/2025 5.25 1
02/18/2025 02/27/2025 21.75 1
04/29/2024 06/03/2024 37.50 1
10/12/2023 11/30/2023 32.50 1
05/24/2023 06/29/2023 32.00 1
10/17/2022 10/25/2022 36.50 1
08/02/2022 08/16/2022 28.75 1
02/28/2022 03/16/2022 22.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3607240
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.7111110, -76.1077780
Nearest TownBlythe Township

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does E O J Strip Mine have?

E O J Strip Mine has 73 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is E O J Strip Mine?

E O J Strip Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at E O J Strip Mine?

According to MSHA records, E O J Strip Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates E O J Strip Mine?

E O J Strip Mine is operated by E O J Inc and controlled by Elizabeth Zaprazny. MSHA Mine ID: 3607240.