Key Takeaway

Gowen Stripping is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Fern Glen, Luzerne County, PA. It has 55 violations on record (21 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Coal Contractors (1991) Inc.

Gowen Stripping

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Coal Contractors (1991) Inc

Controller: PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk

Location: Fern Glen, Luzerne County, PA

55
Violations
21
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/18/2012 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/17/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/13/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
09/13/2012 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/13/2012 77.1109(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/13/2012 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/08/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/07/2012 77.409(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/01/2012 77.1702(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/01/2012 77.1713(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/29/2012 71.500(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/29/2012 48.25(a) S&S LowNegligence $112
02/29/2012 48.25(a) S&S ModNegligence $263
02/28/2012 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/28/2012 77.410(c) S&S LowNegligence $100
12/09/2011 48.31(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/10/2011 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/01/2011 77.1606(c) Non-S&S $0
07/28/2011 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/21/2011 71.600 S&S HighNegligence $540

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/27/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 115d lost
05/15/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost
07/18/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/26/2018 03/26/2018 4.50 1
10/04/2016 10/04/2016 2.50 1
03/30/2016 03/30/2016 4.00 1
09/29/2015 09/29/2015 2.50 1
02/28/2013 03/04/2013 9.50 1
10/05/2012 10/12/2012 16.00 2
09/11/2012 09/26/2012 26.00 1
02/27/2012 03/26/2012 87.50 1
12/09/2011 12/09/2011 3.00 1
12/07/2011 12/12/2011 32.75 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3601725
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.9486110, -76.1936110
Nearest TownFern Glen

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Gowen Stripping have?

Gowen Stripping has 55 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Gowen Stripping?

Gowen Stripping is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Fern Glen, Luzerne County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Gowen Stripping?

According to MSHA records, Gowen Stripping has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Gowen Stripping?

Gowen Stripping is operated by Coal Contractors (1991) Inc and controlled by PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk. MSHA Mine ID: 3601725.