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

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Kellar Augering Inc

Controller: John R Kellar

Location: Boswell, PA, Somerset County, PA

Employees: 2

18
Violations
7
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID3609175
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees2
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.1275000, -79.0541670
Nearest TownBoswell, PA

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.