Key Takeaway
Mine No 1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Brotherton, Somerset County, PA. It has 333 violations on record (94 S&S) and $97K in proposed penalties. Operated by PBS Coals, Inc..
Mine No 1
Operator: PBS Coals, Inc.
Controller: Quintana Capital Group GP Ltd
Location: Brotherton, Somerset County, PA
Recent Violations
View all 333 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/05/2024 | 71.402(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/05/2024 | 77.1607(p) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/04/2024 | 77.1001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/08/2024 | 77.1001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/08/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/08/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/05/2024 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/15/2024 | 71.206(c)(2) | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $147 |
| 06/25/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/25/2024 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/10/2024 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/10/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 06/10/2024 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,945 |
| 05/20/2024 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $935 |
| 05/08/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $161 |
| 12/07/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $305 |
| 12/05/2023 | 77.401(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/04/2023 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 54 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 64d lost |
| 07/08/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 39d lost |
| 08/31/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 84d lost |
| 02/09/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 60d lost, 87d restricted |
| 08/20/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/02/2021 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/05/2019 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 4d lost, 10d restricted |
| 02/21/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 54d lost |
| 02/14/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 01/21/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 140d lost |
Inspections
View all 185 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 10/07/2024 | 11/25/2024 | 127.00 | 2 |
| 05/08/2024 | 08/12/2024 | 144.50 | 1 |
| 10/30/2023 | 12/12/2023 | 138.00 | 1 |
| 07/18/2023 | 07/20/2023 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 05/01/2023 | 05/22/2023 | 114.75 | 3 |
| 11/16/2022 | 01/17/2023 | 116.00 | 1 |
| 06/13/2022 | 08/19/2022 | 250.50 | 4 |
| 06/08/2022 | 06/08/2022 | 27.00 | 4 |
| 10/08/2021 | 11/18/2021 | 119.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mine No 1 have?
Mine No 1 has 333 MSHA violations on record, of which 94 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $97K.
What type of mine is Mine No 1?
Mine No 1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Brotherton, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No 1?
According to MSHA records, Mine No 1 has 54 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mine No 1?
Mine No 1 is operated by PBS Coals, Inc. and controlled by Quintana Capital Group GP Ltd. MSHA Mine ID: 3603328.