New St. Nicholas Breaker
Active
Facility
Coal
Operator: Reading Anthracite Company
Controller: Maria Cantwell; Bonnie R Ryan; Brian R Rich
Location: Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County, PA
Employees: 30
643
Violations
268
S&S Violations
85
Accidents
$222K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 643 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 77.208(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.1101(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.513 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/06/2026 | 77.208(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 77.1109(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 07/08/2025 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/08/2025 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/07/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/30/2025 | 77.205(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 06/24/2025 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $366 |
| 06/24/2025 | 77.205(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/24/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/23/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 85 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/16/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 83d lost |
| 08/01/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 23d lost |
| 05/12/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 195d lost |
| 03/20/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 11/21/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 132d restricted |
| 01/11/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 34d restricted |
| 10/26/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 113d restricted |
| 07/19/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 447d restricted |
| 03/26/2021 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 240 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | 02/13/2026 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 02/05/2026 | 30.00 | 2 | |
| 12/17/2025 | 12/19/2025 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 07/22/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/23/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 75.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2025 | 04/10/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/14/2025 | 02/21/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 01/22/2025 | 02/13/2025 | 54.00 | 1 |
| 12/16/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 10/06/2024 | 10/10/2024 | 14.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3601966
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees30
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.7111110, -76.2430560
Nearest TownNorwegian Township
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does New St. Nicholas Breaker have?
New St. Nicholas Breaker has 643 MSHA violations on record, of which 268 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $222K.
What type of mine is New St. Nicholas Breaker?
New St. Nicholas Breaker is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 30 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at New St. Nicholas Breaker?
According to MSHA records, New St. Nicholas Breaker has 85 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates New St. Nicholas Breaker?
New St. Nicholas Breaker is operated by Reading Anthracite Company and controlled by Maria Cantwell; Bonnie R Ryan; Brian R Rich. MSHA Mine ID: 3601966.