Key Takeaway
Mountaineer #1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Shanksville, Somerset County, PA. It has 47 violations on record (9 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountaineer Mining Corporation.
Mountaineer #1
Operator: Mountaineer Mining Corporation
Controller: Robert George Koval
Location: Shanksville, Somerset County, PA
Recent Violations
View all 47 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/29/2020 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 06/24/2020 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/24/2020 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/24/2020 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/23/2020 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/06/2019 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 03/06/2019 | 77.1710(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $218 |
| 03/01/2019 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 03/01/2019 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 03/01/2019 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/28/2019 | 71.201(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 02/28/2019 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/30/2018 | 77.1103(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 01/29/2018 | 77.1109(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/25/2017 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 07/19/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/19/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/15/2017 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 02/06/2017 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2017 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 08/29/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 144d lost |
Inspections
View all 84 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 12/12/2023 | 01/18/2024 | 11.00 | 2 |
| 05/15/2023 | 06/08/2023 | 23.25 | 1 |
| 11/09/2022 | 01/09/2023 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 06/02/2022 | 06/08/2022 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 02/16/2022 | 02/17/2022 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 09/01/2021 | 09/08/2021 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 11/03/2020 | 11/17/2020 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 09/24/2020 | 09/24/2020 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 06/23/2020 | 06/30/2020 | 32.75 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mountaineer #1 have?
Mountaineer #1 has 47 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.
What type of mine is Mountaineer #1?
Mountaineer #1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Shanksville, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mountaineer #1?
According to MSHA records, Mountaineer #1 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mountaineer #1?
Mountaineer #1 is operated by Mountaineer Mining Corporation and controlled by Robert George Koval. MSHA Mine ID: 3608501.