Key Takeaway
Primrose Operation is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County, PA. It has 83 violations on record (8 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Blaschak Anthracite Corporation.
Primrose Operation
Operator: Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
Controller: Blaschak Holding Corp
Location: Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County, PA
Employees: 23
Recent Violations
View all 83 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 12/17/2024 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2024 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/24/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/07/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/05/2023 | 77.1607(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $214 |
| 12/06/2022 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/29/2022 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/09/2022 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/09/2022 | 77.401(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/16/2022 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/29/2021 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $257 |
| 06/29/2021 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/27/2021 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 01/11/2021 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 09/01/2020 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 06/30/2020 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/05/2020 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 07/10/2018 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 37 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2024 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 01/31/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 09/01/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 04/19/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 11/08/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 83d lost |
| 08/22/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 3d restricted |
| 10/14/2021 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 171d lost |
| 08/18/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 74d lost |
| 04/14/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 23d lost, 29d restricted |
| 11/16/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 65 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | 01/26/2026 | 51.50 | 1 |
| 07/08/2025 | 07/30/2025 | 63.00 | 1 |
| 12/09/2024 | 02/10/2025 | 60.00 | 2 |
| 06/25/2024 | 06/25/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 06/05/2024 | 06/21/2024 | 48.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 10/23/2023 | 11/08/2023 | 52.00 | 2 |
| 06/05/2023 | 06/15/2023 | 33.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 11/28/2022 | 12/14/2022 | 60.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Primrose Operation have?
Primrose Operation has 83 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Primrose Operation?
Primrose Operation is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 23 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Primrose Operation?
According to MSHA records, Primrose Operation has 37 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Primrose Operation?
Primrose Operation is operated by Blaschak Anthracite Corporation and controlled by Blaschak Holding Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 3609401.