Key Takeaway

R S & W Drift is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA. It has 191 violations on record (33 S&S) and $21K in proposed penalties. Operated by R S & W Coal Co Inc.

R S & W Drift

Active Underground Coal

Operator: R S & W Coal Co Inc

Controller: John Robert Rothermel

Location: Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA

Employees: 7

191
Violations
33
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$21K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/03/2026 77.1607(p) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
01/01/2026 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
11/05/2025 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/22/2025 75.381(c)(5)(i) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/22/2025 75.381(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/12/2025 77.904 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/29/2025 75.381(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/31/2025 77.1102 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/16/2025 75.333(c)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/16/2024 75.1106-3(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
10/16/2024 75.381(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/18/2024 75.1312(f) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/18/2024 75.381(c)(5)(vi) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
04/30/2024 77.1102 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
04/10/2024 75.333(c)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/04/2024 75.1312(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/06/2023 75.381(c)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/06/2023 75.381(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
04/04/2023 75.1505(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/01/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
02/05/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 31d lost, 5d restricted
05/19/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 278d lost
05/07/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 287d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/11/2026 02/19/2026 11.50 1
02/04/2026 02/12/2026 32.00 2
02/02/2026 02/09/2026 47.75 1
10/30/2025 11/19/2025 94.00 2
09/09/2025 09/09/2025 2.50 1
07/21/2025 09/29/2025 5.50 1
07/21/2025 09/17/2025 45.50 1
07/21/2025 09/29/2025 6.50 1
04/28/2025 05/19/2025 53.00 1
01/15/2025 01/31/2025 7.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3601818
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees7
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.6669440, -76.2358330
Nearest TownPottsville

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does R S & W Drift have?

R S & W Drift has 191 MSHA violations on record, of which 33 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $21K.

What type of mine is R S & W Drift?

R S & W Drift is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 7 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at R S & W Drift?

According to MSHA records, R S & W Drift has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates R S & W Drift?

R S & W Drift is operated by R S & W Coal Co Inc and controlled by John Robert Rothermel. MSHA Mine ID: 3601818.