Key Takeaway
Portage Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Portage, Cambria County, PA. It has 204 violations on record (38 S&S) and $74K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rosebud Mining Company.
Portage Plant
Operator: Rosebud Mining Company
Controller: J Clifford Forrest III
Location: Portage, Cambria County, PA
Employees: 19
Recent Violations
View all 204 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/05/2026 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/22/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/22/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/21/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/21/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/21/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/21/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/21/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/15/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 07/15/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/08/2025 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/08/2024 | 77.400(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $172 |
| 11/01/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/12/2024 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 04/12/2024 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/12/2024 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/10/2024 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/10/2024 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 25d lost |
| 04/19/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 15d lost |
| 10/01/2019 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 66d lost |
| 03/20/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 70d lost |
| 11/14/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/17/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 122d lost |
| 02/06/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/14/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/19/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 75d lost |
| 07/12/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 77 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | 01/13/2026 | 63.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/08/2025 | 09/09/2025 | 84.50 | 2 |
| 11/01/2024 | 12/02/2024 | 41.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 4.00 | 2 |
| 04/09/2024 | 04/22/2024 | 59.25 | 1 |
| 10/03/2023 | 10/30/2023 | 51.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 04/03/2023 | 04/18/2023 | 56.75 | 1 |
| 02/21/2023 | 02/23/2023 | 6.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portage Plant have?
Portage Plant has 204 MSHA violations on record, of which 38 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $74K.
What type of mine is Portage Plant?
Portage Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Portage, Cambria County, PA. It currently has 19 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portage Plant?
According to MSHA records, Portage Plant has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portage Plant?
Portage Plant is operated by Rosebud Mining Company and controlled by J Clifford Forrest III. MSHA Mine ID: 3609246.