Key Takeaway
Kellar #1 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Boswell, PA, Somerset County, PA. It has 18 violations on record (7 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kellar Augering Inc.
Kellar #1
Operator: Kellar Augering Inc
Controller: John R Kellar
Location: Boswell, PA, Somerset County, PA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 18 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2022 | 71.207(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 04/21/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 03/23/2021 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/18/2015 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/17/2015 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/17/2015 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2014 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2014 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2014 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/05/2012 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 06/05/2012 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 06/04/2012 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 06/04/2012 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $764 |
| 06/04/2012 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/23/2011 | 48.25(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $142 |
| 06/19/2007 | 77.1503(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/01/2006 | 48.26(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $101 |
| 06/29/2006 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 08/25/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 45 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2025 | 08/05/2025 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 02/19/2025 | 02/19/2025 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 09/10/2024 | 09/10/2024 | 4.00 | 2 |
| 06/11/2024 | 08/06/2024 | 19.25 | 1 |
| 10/25/2023 | 11/16/2023 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 04/05/2023 | 04/14/2023 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 12/06/2022 | 12/14/2022 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 04/14/2022 | 04/22/2022 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 11/18/2021 | 11/30/2021 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 02/01/2021 | 03/24/2021 | 20.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Kellar #1 have?
Kellar #1 has 18 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Kellar #1?
Kellar #1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Boswell, PA, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Kellar #1?
According to MSHA records, Kellar #1 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Kellar #1?
Kellar #1 is operated by Kellar Augering Inc and controlled by John R Kellar. MSHA Mine ID: 3609175.