Mine 78
NonProducing
Underground
Coal
Operator: Rosebud Mining Company
Controller: J Clifford Forrest III
Location: Windber, Somerset County, PA
1,800
Violations
348
S&S Violations
132
Accidents
$1.2M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,800 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2025 | 50.10(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/16/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/03/2025 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/24/2025 | 75.511 | S&S | ModNegligence | $504 |
| 07/24/2025 | 75.511-1 | S&S | ModNegligence | $504 |
| 07/08/2025 | 75.1909(c)(5) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/17/2025 | 75.1714-3(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 75.1725(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/11/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/03/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/10/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/06/2025 | 70.212(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/06/2025 | 75.1107-16(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 75.1725(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/16/2024 | 70.100(a)(2) | S&S | LowNegligence | $366 |
| 12/16/2024 | 75.606 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/06/2024 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 132 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/15/2025 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 05/22/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 05/05/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/25/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/14/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
| 11/19/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/19/2024 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/20/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/18/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 158d lost |
Inspections
View all 190 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | 17.00 | 1 | |
| 10/01/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 83.50 | 2 |
| 09/16/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 39.50 | 2 |
| 07/31/2025 | 08/27/2025 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 07/07/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 290.00 | 5 |
| 04/01/2025 | 06/24/2025 | 326.00 | 3 |
| 03/19/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 01/02/2025 | 01/14/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 01/02/2025 | 03/27/2025 | 302.50 | 3 |
| 10/01/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 290.00 | 4 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3609371
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.2805560, -78.7691670
Nearest TownWindber
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mine 78 have?
Mine 78 has 1800 MSHA violations on record, of which 348 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.2M.
What type of mine is Mine 78?
Mine 78 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Windber, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine 78?
According to MSHA records, Mine 78 has 132 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mine 78?
Mine 78 is operated by Rosebud Mining Company and controlled by J Clifford Forrest III. MSHA Mine ID: 3609371.