Key Takeaway

K & A Strips is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Fryburg, Butler County, PA. It has 21 violations on record (4 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by K & A Mining.

K & A Strips

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: K & A Mining

Controller: Edward J. Atwell

Location: Fryburg, Butler County, PA

Employees: 5

21
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$10K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/08/2022 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $169
06/08/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
10/28/2021 77.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/28/2021 71.206(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/19/2021 41.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $2,493
04/19/2021 71.206(d)(3) Non-S&S HighNegligence $146
04/19/2021 77.404(a) S&S HighNegligence $487
04/19/2021 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $2,493
04/19/2021 77.1701(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $2,493
09/14/2020 71.206(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/18/2019 71.207(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
05/12/2016 71.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/12/2016 71.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/06/2015 48.25(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/06/2015 77.1001 S&S ModNegligence $100
08/06/2015 48.25(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
01/06/2014 77.1705 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/06/2014 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/30/2012 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/11/2012 77.1001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/23/2024 04/23/2024 4.50 1
04/26/2023 05/09/2023 9.50 1
11/17/2022 01/27/2023 36.75 2
05/26/2022 07/05/2022 54.25 3
10/21/2021 11/19/2021 36.00 1
06/25/2021 07/01/2021 34.00 1
04/19/2021 04/26/2021 51.50 2
03/22/2021 03/22/2021 6.00 1
12/22/2020 02/10/2021 34.00 1
09/14/2020 09/16/2020 20.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3609819
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees5
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates41.2425000, -79.4255560
Nearest TownFryburg

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does K & A Strips have?

K & A Strips has 21 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.

What type of mine is K & A Strips?

K & A Strips is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Fryburg, Butler County, PA. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at K & A Strips?

According to MSHA records, K & A Strips has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates K & A Strips?

K & A Strips is operated by K & A Mining and controlled by Edward J. Atwell. MSHA Mine ID: 3609819.