Key Takeaway

Eckley Operation is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Freeland, Luzerne County, PA. It has 11 violations on record (0 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Blaschak Anthracite Corp..

Eckley Operation

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Blaschak Anthracite Corp.

Controller: Blaschak Holding Corp

Location: Freeland, Luzerne County, PA

Employees: 23

11
Violations
0
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/17/2025 77.1607(n) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/19/2025 77.1600(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/21/2024 71.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/12/2024 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/28/2023 50.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/20/2023 50.10(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $7,133
06/13/2023 Non-S&S $0
06/13/2023 45.3 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
01/23/2018 71.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
10/19/2016 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/17/2016 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/25/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/20/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
12/17/2024 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 89d lost, 2d restricted
10/07/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 78d lost, 65d restricted
06/12/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/11/2025 12/11/2025 5.00 1
10/29/2025 11/17/2025 41.50 1
05/29/2025 07/17/2025 37.25 1
03/18/2025 03/27/2025 46.25 2
08/08/2024 09/09/2024 41.00 1
07/31/2024 08/28/2024 8.25 1
03/12/2024 03/28/2024 49.50 1
06/28/2023 07/10/2023 37.00 2
06/13/2023 07/14/2023 14.50 2
06/12/2023 07/14/2023 51.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3610138
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees23
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates40.9955560, -75.8383330
Nearest TownFreeland

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Eckley Operation have?

Eckley Operation has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Eckley Operation?

Eckley Operation is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Freeland, Luzerne County, PA. It currently has 23 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Eckley Operation?

According to MSHA records, Eckley Operation has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Eckley Operation?

Eckley Operation is operated by Blaschak Anthracite Corp. and controlled by Blaschak Holding Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 3610138.