Key Takeaway
Girard Breaker is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Girardville, Schuylkill County, PA. It has 362 violations on record (139 S&S) and $66K in proposed penalties. Operated by Reading Anthracite Company.
Girard Breaker
Operator: Reading Anthracite Company
Controller: Maria Cantwell; Bonnie R Ryan; Brian R Rich
Location: Girardville, Schuylkill County, PA
Employees: 11
Recent Violations
View all 362 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 11/03/2025 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,219 |
| 11/03/2025 | 77.400(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 11/03/2025 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 11/03/2025 | 77.1109(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.204 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,550 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.205(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,550 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.904 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,550 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 10/28/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/28/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/23/2025 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/27/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 31 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 316d lost |
| 04/29/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 335d lost |
| 01/15/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 64d lost |
| 10/17/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 53d restricted |
| 07/31/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/14/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 177d lost |
| 12/27/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 728d lost |
| 11/09/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost |
| 07/28/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 04/13/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 66d lost |
Inspections
View all 131 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | 11/27/2025 | 107.50 | 3 |
| 09/23/2025 | 10/29/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 09/09/2025 | 09/09/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 08/01/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 05/21/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 38.00 | 1 |
| 01/13/2025 | 01/29/2025 | 60.50 | 1 |
| 06/20/2024 | 08/14/2024 | 63.50 | 1 |
| 03/06/2024 | 03/20/2024 | 28.50 | 2 |
| 12/20/2023 | 02/07/2024 | 59.50 | 1 |
| 10/05/2023 | 10/05/2023 | 2.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Girard Breaker have?
Girard Breaker has 362 MSHA violations on record, of which 139 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $66K.
What type of mine is Girard Breaker?
Girard Breaker is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Girardville, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 11 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Girard Breaker?
According to MSHA records, Girard Breaker has 31 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Girard Breaker?
Girard Breaker is operated by Reading Anthracite Company and controlled by Maria Cantwell; Bonnie R Ryan; Brian R Rich. MSHA Mine ID: 3608581.