Key Takeaway

Kingston West is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Latrobe, Westmoreland County, PA. It has 110 violations on record (25 S&S) and $28K in proposed penalties. Operated by Unity Mines LLC.

Kingston West

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Unity Mines LLC

Controller: James Fukuda; Joe Janiszewsky

Location: Latrobe, Westmoreland County, PA

110
Violations
25
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$28K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/16/2023 75.1711-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/02/2019 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
01/16/2019 49.50(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
07/17/2018 75.1714-3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/27/2018 75.1712-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
12/19/2017 75.508-2 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
09/15/2017 75.364(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/12/2017 75.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
02/01/2017 75.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
02/01/2017 75.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
02/01/2017 75.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
01/17/2017 75.202(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
08/18/2016 75.1714-3(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
07/19/2016 75.372(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/06/2016 75.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/24/2016 Non-S&S LowNegligence $112
03/08/2016 75.606 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/27/2016 75.400 S&S LowNegligence $100
12/10/2015 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/10/2015 75.220(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $127

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/14/2015 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted
11/18/2014 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/24/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 129d lost
10/17/2013 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 60d restricted
09/16/2013 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/09/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/05/2026 01/13/2026 13.00 1
04/18/2025 04/25/2025 11.00 1
11/20/2024 12/19/2024 31.00 2
10/18/2023 10/23/2023 2.50 1
10/02/2023 11/07/2023 24.25 3
07/05/2023 08/23/2023 14.50 1
05/11/2023 06/27/2023 27.00 1
04/27/2023 05/04/2023 4.50 1
04/11/2023 04/18/2023 14.00 1
01/03/2023 02/08/2023 19.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3610009
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.3597220, -79.3858330
Nearest TownLatrobe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Kingston West have?

Kingston West has 110 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $28K.

What type of mine is Kingston West?

Kingston West is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Latrobe, Westmoreland County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Kingston West?

According to MSHA records, Kingston West has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Kingston West?

Kingston West is operated by Unity Mines LLC and controlled by James Fukuda; Joe Janiszewsky. MSHA Mine ID: 3610009.