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
Operator: Reading Anthracite Company
Controller: Maria Cantwell; Bonnie R Ryan; Brian R Rich
Location: Saint Nicholas, Schuylkill County, PA
Recent Violations
View all 60 →| 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
View all 13 →| 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
View all 107 →| 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
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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.