Key Takeaway

JoePa is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Garrett, Somerset County, PA. It has 163 violations on record (64 S&S) and $75K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rosebud Mining Company.

JoePa

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Rosebud Mining Company

Controller: J Clifford Forrest III

Location: Garrett, Somerset County, PA

Employees: 1

163
Violations
64
S&S Violations
13
Accidents
$75K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/06/2024 77.1713(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
03/06/2024 77.1707(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/27/2024 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/07/2022 71.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/02/2022 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/02/2022 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $133
01/19/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
10/16/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
04/16/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
01/16/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
10/16/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
07/23/2019 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/23/2019 77.404(a) S&S Reckless $2,464
07/23/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/26/2019 77.410(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/26/2019 71.500(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/26/2019 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/26/2019 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
03/26/2019 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/25/2014 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/10/2011 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 30d lost
12/04/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost
03/27/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
01/29/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost
11/09/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost
07/23/2007 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/27/2007 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/28/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost
12/07/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost
02/27/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/23/2025 10/24/2025 12.50 1
05/16/2025 06/10/2025 9.00 1
02/05/2025 02/05/2025 8.00 1
07/29/2024 08/12/2024 24.25 1
02/27/2024 03/07/2024 16.50 1
05/15/2023 06/08/2023 17.00 1
03/20/2023 03/22/2023 8.00 1
06/02/2022 06/15/2022 25.75 1
02/16/2022 02/17/2022 3.00 1
09/08/2021 09/21/2021 19.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3608083
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.8927780, -78.9672220
Nearest TownGarrett

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does JoePa have?

JoePa has 163 MSHA violations on record, of which 64 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $75K.

What type of mine is JoePa?

JoePa is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Garrett, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at JoePa?

According to MSHA records, JoePa has 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates JoePa?

JoePa is operated by Rosebud Mining Company and controlled by J Clifford Forrest III. MSHA Mine ID: 3608083.