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

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Rosebud Mining Company

Controller: J Clifford Forrest III

Location: Portage, Cambria County, PA

Employees: 19

204
Violations
38
S&S Violations
17
Accidents
$74K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID3609246
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees19
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.3930560, -78.6552780
Nearest TownPortage

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.