Key Takeaway
Horning Deep Mine is a abandoned and sealed surface mine producing Coal, located in Brotherton, Somerset County, PA. It has 494 violations on record (44 S&S) and $75K in proposed penalties. Operated by RoxCoal, Inc..
Horning Deep Mine
Operator: RoxCoal, Inc.
Controller: Quintana Capital Group GP Ltd
Location: Brotherton, Somerset County, PA
Recent Violations
View all 494 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2025 | 75.310(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/13/2025 | 75.1725(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/13/2025 | 72.630(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $336 |
| 01/24/2025 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/23/2025 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/17/2025 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,550 |
| 01/17/2025 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/08/2025 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/08/2025 | 75.1702-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/05/2024 | 75.523-3(c)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/25/2024 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/14/2024 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 10/28/2024 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 75.1715 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/09/2024 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,637 |
| 10/09/2024 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/08/2024 | 75.1725(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/08/2024 | 72.630(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $797 |
| 09/11/2024 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 09/10/2024 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 54 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2024 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 35d lost, 97d restricted |
| 05/13/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 03/19/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 02/02/2024 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/12/2024 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 102d lost, 13d restricted |
| 10/23/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 61d lost, 26d restricted |
| 08/22/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 24d restricted |
| 07/11/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 90d lost, 42d restricted |
| 05/01/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/12/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 161d lost, 57d restricted |
Inspections
View all 134 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 34.50 | 2 |
| 04/01/2025 | 06/09/2025 | 70.00 | 2 |
| 04/01/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/27/2025 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 01/02/2025 | 03/18/2025 | 218.00 | 4 |
| 12/16/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2024 | 10/21/2024 | 35.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 148.50 | 3 |
| 08/16/2024 | 08/20/2024 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 07/01/2024 | 09/16/2024 | 205.50 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Horning Deep Mine have?
Horning Deep Mine has 494 MSHA violations on record, of which 44 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $75K.
What type of mine is Horning Deep Mine?
Horning Deep Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Brotherton, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Horning Deep Mine?
According to MSHA records, Horning Deep Mine has 54 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Horning Deep Mine?
Horning Deep Mine is operated by RoxCoal, Inc. and controlled by Quintana Capital Group GP Ltd. MSHA Mine ID: 3609666.