Key Takeaway

MELLON # 5 MINE is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Ligonier, Westmoreland County, PA. It has 7 violations on record (2 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Coal Loaders, Inc..

MELLON # 5 MINE

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Coal Loaders, Inc.

Controller: Edward J (Jr.) Ratay

Location: Ligonier, Westmoreland County, PA

Employees: 2

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

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/12/2026 71.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
10/05/2022 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/18/2021 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
06/02/2020 77.1605(l) S&S ModNegligence $254
02/24/2020 47.44(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
02/18/2020 77.1605(l) S&S ModNegligence $254
08/05/2019 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/06/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/26/2025 01/12/2026 12.50 1
06/24/2025 08/27/2025 37.50 1
10/01/2024 10/15/2024 27.00 1
04/03/2024 04/09/2024 29.25 1
10/02/2023 10/05/2023 25.75 1
05/02/2023 05/18/2023 28.50 1
10/03/2022 10/18/2022 36.50 1
04/26/2022 05/10/2022 30.50 2
01/03/2022 01/12/2022 36.50 1
05/17/2021 05/28/2021 40.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3610257
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.2716670, -79.2269440
Nearest TownLigonier

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does MELLON # 5 MINE have?

MELLON # 5 MINE has 7 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is MELLON # 5 MINE?

MELLON # 5 MINE is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Ligonier, Westmoreland County, PA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at MELLON # 5 MINE?

According to MSHA records, MELLON # 5 MINE has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates MELLON # 5 MINE?

MELLON # 5 MINE is operated by Coal Loaders, Inc. and controlled by Edward J (Jr.) Ratay. MSHA Mine ID: 3610257.