Key Takeaway

Ellangowan Bank #45 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Saint Nicholas, Schuylkill County, PA. It has 60 violations on record (16 S&S) and $217K in proposed penalties. Operated by Reading Anthracite Company.

Ellangowan Bank #45

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Reading Anthracite Company

Controller: Maria Cantwell; Bonnie R Ryan; Brian R Rich

Location: Saint Nicholas, Schuylkill County, PA

60
Violations
16
S&S Violations
13
Accidents
$217K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/14/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/30/2025 71.501 S&S LowNegligence $151
09/17/2024 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/29/2024 Non-S&S $0
01/29/2024 77.1605(l) S&S HighNegligence $11,450
01/29/2024 77.1004(a) S&S HighNegligence $12,723
01/29/2024 77.207 S&S HighNegligence $88,354
01/29/2024 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $88,354
01/29/2024 77.403-1(g) S&S ModNegligence $3,448
01/29/2024 77.1700 S&S ModNegligence $679
08/16/2023 77.1600(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/05/2022 77.1607(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/05/2022 77.1607(n) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/04/2021 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
11/04/2019 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/10/2019 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
05/08/2019 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
11/01/2018 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/18/2018 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
10/12/2017 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/29/2024 POWERED HAULAGE FATALITY Fatal
03/30/2022 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 130d restricted
12/30/2021 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 126d restricted
06/01/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/04/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 299d restricted
12/04/2018 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 3d lost
04/04/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
02/17/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 103d lost
09/02/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost
05/18/2009 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/14/2025 05/22/2025 22.00 1
03/26/2025 04/02/2025 12.00 1
01/30/2025 02/11/2025 21.25 1
09/16/2024 09/23/2024 21.00 1
09/11/2024 09/11/2024 7.75 3
03/18/2024 03/26/2024 14.25 1
01/29/2024 09/19/2024 368.75 6
08/09/2023 08/18/2023 22.00 2
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 2.00 1
03/06/2023 03/17/2023 22.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3602234
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.8083330, -76.1783330
Nearest TownSaint Nicholas

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ellangowan Bank #45 have?

Ellangowan Bank #45 has 60 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $217K.

What type of mine is Ellangowan Bank #45?

Ellangowan Bank #45 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Saint Nicholas, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ellangowan Bank #45?

According to MSHA records, Ellangowan Bank #45 has 13 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Ellangowan Bank #45?

Ellangowan Bank #45 is operated by Reading Anthracite Company and controlled by Maria Cantwell; Bonnie R Ryan; Brian R Rich. MSHA Mine ID: 3602234.