Ellangowan Stripping
Active
Surface
Coal
Operator: Reading Anthracite Company
Controller: Maria Cantwell; Bonnie R Ryan; Brian R Rich
Location: Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County, PA
Employees: 44
75
Violations
17
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$13K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 75 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 71.501 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 08/27/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/21/2025 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 08/20/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | LowNegligence | $288 |
| 01/27/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/23/2025 | 71.100(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $642 |
| 01/13/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/12/2024 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/12/2024 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/12/2024 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | LowNegligence | $189 |
| 12/04/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/21/2024 | 77.1607(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 03/12/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 81d lost |
| 02/14/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/13/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 10/13/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 09/30/2022 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 40d restricted |
| 10/04/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 212d restricted |
| 12/18/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 32d lost |
| 09/26/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 45d lost |
| 05/12/2015 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
Inspections
View all 55 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 44.00 | 1 | |
| 08/19/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 111.00 | 2 |
| 12/05/2024 | 12/05/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 11/26/2024 | 02/24/2025 | 105.00 | 1 |
| 10/21/2024 | 11/15/2024 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 07/15/2024 | 08/26/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 07/12/2024 | 09/11/2024 | 91.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2024 | 07/12/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 11/28/2023 | 12/07/2023 | 38.00 | 1 |
| 08/31/2023 | 09/22/2023 | 41.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3608860
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees44
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.8147220, -76.1769440
Nearest TownMahanoy City
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Ellangowan Stripping have?
Ellangowan Stripping has 75 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.
What type of mine is Ellangowan Stripping?
Ellangowan Stripping is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 44 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Ellangowan Stripping?
According to MSHA records, Ellangowan Stripping has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Ellangowan Stripping?
Ellangowan Stripping is operated by Reading Anthracite Company and controlled by Maria Cantwell; Bonnie R Ryan; Brian R Rich. MSHA Mine ID: 3608860.