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
Operator: Unity Mines LLC
Controller: James Fukuda; Joe Janiszewsky
Location: Latrobe, Westmoreland County, PA
Recent Violations
View all 110 →| 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
View all 6 →| 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
View all 104 →| 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
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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.