Key Takeaway

Keystone East is a abandoned and sealed surface mine producing Coal, located in Elderton, Armstrong County, PA. It has 74 violations on record (23 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rosebud Mining Company.

Keystone East

Abandoned and Sealed Surface Coal

Operator: Rosebud Mining Company

Controller: J Clifford Forrest III

Location: Elderton, Armstrong County, PA

74
Violations
23
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$12K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/28/2008 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/27/2008 75.208 S&S ModNegligence $634
05/27/2008 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $687
05/19/2008 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/19/2008 75.1725(a) S&S LowNegligence $190
05/07/2008 75.523-3(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/01/2008 77.516 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/29/2008 75.380(d)(7)(iv) Non-S&S LowNegligence $108
03/24/2008 75.325(b) S&S ModNegligence $540
03/24/2008 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/17/2008 77.402 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/17/2008 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $362
03/04/2008 75.204(c)(1) S&S ModNegligence $540
02/20/2008 75.333(b)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
02/15/2008 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
02/14/2008 75.517 S&S LowNegligence $425
02/14/2008 75.606 S&S LowNegligence $425
02/11/2008 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/04/2008 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/30/2008 75.606 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/18/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/21/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/09/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/07/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/04/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 18d lost, 5d restricted
09/04/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 192d lost
04/16/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/12/2012 12/12/2012 3.50 1
09/18/2012 09/18/2012 4.00 1
03/08/2012 03/08/2012 4.00 1
11/30/2011 12/12/2011 10.00 1
11/07/2011 11/08/2011 9.00 1
09/12/2011 09/14/2011 7.00 1
05/03/2011 06/07/2011 5.50 1
05/03/2011 05/09/2011 4.50 1
03/03/2011 03/09/2011 7.50 1
12/13/2010 12/13/2010 6.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3609193
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.7236110, -79.2852770
Nearest TownElderton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Keystone East have?

Keystone East has 74 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.

What type of mine is Keystone East?

Keystone East is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Elderton, Armstrong County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Keystone East?

According to MSHA records, Keystone East has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Keystone East?

Keystone East is operated by Rosebud Mining Company and controlled by J Clifford Forrest III. MSHA Mine ID: 3609193.