Key Takeaway

McClure #9 Operation is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County, PA. It has 13 violations on record (2 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pioneer Equipment Rentals, Inc..

McClure #9 Operation

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Pioneer Equipment Rentals, Inc.

Controller: Kim Popple

Location: Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County, PA

Employees: 2

13
Violations
2
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/06/2019 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/06/2019 77.1707(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/06/2019 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/06/2019 71.404(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/06/2019 48.28(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
07/27/2017 50.10(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $5,785
07/07/2017 50.20(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
02/20/2014 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/26/2013 48.28(a) S&S ModNegligence $112
03/25/2009 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $100
03/18/2009 77.1710(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/18/2009 77.1707(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/15/2004 77.1109(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/07/2017 OTHER INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None

Inspections

View all 36 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/11/2024 03/19/2024 10.00 1
08/29/2023 09/20/2023 28.00 1
12/21/2022 02/16/2023 23.50 1
08/18/2022 09/07/2022 24.00 1
12/14/2021 02/14/2022 39.00 1
02/26/2020 03/04/2020 7.50 2
09/09/2019 09/17/2019 18.25 1
03/26/2019 03/28/2019 13.50 1
03/13/2019 03/13/2019 6.00 1
02/05/2019 03/01/2019 36.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3604969
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates41.3347220, -75.7652780
Nearest TownBear Creek Township

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does McClure #9 Operation have?

McClure #9 Operation has 13 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is McClure #9 Operation?

McClure #9 Operation is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County, PA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at McClure #9 Operation?

According to MSHA records, McClure #9 Operation has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates McClure #9 Operation?

McClure #9 Operation is operated by Pioneer Equipment Rentals, Inc. and controlled by Kim Popple. MSHA Mine ID: 3604969.