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
Operator: E O J Inc
Controller: Elizabeth Zaprazny
Location: Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, PA
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 73 →| 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
View all 95 →| 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 |
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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.