Key Takeaway
Kassa Breaker is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Laflin, Luzerne County, PA. It has 101 violations on record (36 S&S) and $175K in proposed penalties. Operated by Silverbrook Anthracite Inc.
Kassa Breaker
Operator: Silverbrook Anthracite Inc
Controller: Vincent Kassa
Location: Laflin, Luzerne County, PA
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 101 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/01/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/01/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/07/2025 | 77.402 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2024 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/25/2024 | 77.1706(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/06/2024 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/05/2024 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/20/2023 | 77.1109(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/31/2022 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/23/2022 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/25/2021 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/28/2021 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 03/08/2021 | 50.30 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/09/2020 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/04/2019 | 77.507 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/15/2019 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/01/2019 | 77.1710(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 04/30/2019 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 04/30/2019 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 60d lost |
| 11/26/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 67d lost |
| 04/21/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 288d lost |
Inspections
View all 81 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 04/14/2025 | 25.50 | 1 |
| 10/02/2024 | 10/22/2024 | 38.00 | 1 |
| 06/13/2024 | 07/12/2024 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 03/05/2024 | 03/14/2024 | 34.00 | 1 |
| 07/03/2023 | 07/24/2023 | 33.50 | 1 |
| 10/31/2022 | 01/25/2023 | 37.50 | 1 |
| 10/21/2022 | 10/24/2022 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 04/19/2022 | 06/24/2022 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 10/13/2021 | 11/24/2021 | 47.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Kassa Breaker have?
Kassa Breaker has 101 MSHA violations on record, of which 36 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $175K.
What type of mine is Kassa Breaker?
Kassa Breaker is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Laflin, Luzerne County, PA. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Kassa Breaker?
According to MSHA records, Kassa Breaker has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Kassa Breaker?
Kassa Breaker is operated by Silverbrook Anthracite Inc and controlled by Vincent Kassa. MSHA Mine ID: 3601708.