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

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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

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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

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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

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.