Key Takeaway

Oakland Culm Bank is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA. It has 11 violations on record (3 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Waste Management & Processors Inc.

Oakland Culm Bank

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Waste Management & Processors Inc

Controller: John W Rich Jr

Location: Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA

Employees: 3

11
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/13/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/06/2024 77.1607(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/23/2024 71.600 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/19/2001 77.1607(i) S&S ModNegligence $173
07/12/2001 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/12/2001 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $104
07/11/2001 77.403-ag Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/11/2001 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/26/2001 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/04/2001 48.28(a) S&S ModNegligence $215
06/19/2000 77.410(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/23/2025 11/13/2025 27.00 1
04/10/2025 05/01/2025 29.75 1
11/04/2024 11/15/2024 31.50 1
08/26/2024 08/28/2024 24.25 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.00 1
01/18/2024 01/31/2024 53.25 1
09/05/2023 09/08/2023 20.50 1
03/07/2023 03/30/2023 29.00 1
09/28/2021 09/28/2021 1.50 1
09/30/2013 09/30/2013 2.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3604385
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.7825000, -76.3227780
Nearest TownAshland

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Oakland Culm Bank have?

Oakland Culm Bank has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Oakland Culm Bank?

Oakland Culm Bank is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Oakland Culm Bank?

According to MSHA records, Oakland Culm Bank has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Oakland Culm Bank?

Oakland Culm Bank is operated by Waste Management & Processors Inc and controlled by John W Rich Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 3604385.