Key Takeaway
Knob Creek is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Jacksonville, PA, Indiana County, PA. It has 447 violations on record (92 S&S) and $115K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rosebud Mining Company.
Knob Creek
Operator: Rosebud Mining Company
Controller: J Clifford Forrest III
Location: Jacksonville, PA, Indiana County, PA
Employees: 35
Recent Violations
View all 447 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 75.360(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.380(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 75.1103-5(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 75.1909(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 75.1714-3(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/09/2026 | 75.606 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/09/2025 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/30/2025 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $755 |
| 10/09/2025 | 75.904 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/08/2025 | 75.1722(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 75.1101-8(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 75.1507(a)(11)(ii) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/08/2025 | 70.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/06/2025 | 75.1100-2(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/06/2025 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/06/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 04/24/2025 | 75.1600-2(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/19/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/03/2025 | 75.1714-3(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 31 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/24/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 38d lost |
| 07/06/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost |
| 06/23/2021 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 30d lost |
| 06/02/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 176d lost |
| 01/12/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/21/2020 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/17/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 256d lost |
| 01/30/2020 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 21d lost |
| 01/10/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 298 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 01/12/2026 | 01/12/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 141.25 | 4 | |
| 12/29/2025 | 12/29/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 12/17/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 12/10/2025 | 12/10/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 11/26/2025 | 11/26/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 11/18/2025 | 11/18/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 11/03/2025 | 11/03/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 10/20/2025 | 10/20/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Knob Creek have?
Knob Creek has 447 MSHA violations on record, of which 92 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $115K.
What type of mine is Knob Creek?
Knob Creek is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Jacksonville, PA, Indiana County, PA. It currently has 35 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Knob Creek?
According to MSHA records, Knob Creek has 31 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Knob Creek?
Knob Creek is operated by Rosebud Mining Company and controlled by J Clifford Forrest III. MSHA Mine ID: 3609394.