Key Takeaway

Ralphton Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Boswell, Somerset County, PA. It has 84 violations on record (25 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by Coal Loaders, Inc..

Ralphton Mine

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Coal Loaders, Inc.

Controller: Edward J (Jr.) Ratay

Location: Boswell, Somerset County, PA

Employees: 3

84
Violations
25
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$17K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/17/2024 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/04/2024 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/04/2024 77.1713(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/21/2024 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/26/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
04/25/2023 77.1607(i) S&S ModNegligence $439
03/13/2023 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/13/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/08/2023 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
03/08/2023 77.1001 S&S ModNegligence $271
03/08/2023 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/15/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/15/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
03/14/2022 71.201(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/20/2021 77.404(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
09/14/2021 47.41(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $125
09/14/2021 47.41(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $133
09/13/2021 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
09/13/2021 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/12/2019 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/06/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/24/2025 01/26/2026 17.75 1
04/02/2025 04/16/2025 33.00 1
11/04/2024 01/22/2025 40.25 1
06/04/2024 06/26/2024 27.75 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 5.50 2
02/21/2024 03/19/2024 26.25 1
04/25/2023 07/03/2023 36.00 3
03/08/2023 03/21/2023 53.00 1
06/27/2022 07/01/2022 30.50 1
03/14/2022 03/22/2022 33.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3609881
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.2094440, -79.0558330
Nearest TownBoswell

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ralphton Mine have?

Ralphton Mine has 84 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.

What type of mine is Ralphton Mine?

Ralphton Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Boswell, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ralphton Mine?

According to MSHA records, Ralphton Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Ralphton Mine?

Ralphton Mine is operated by Coal Loaders, Inc. and controlled by Edward J (Jr.) Ratay. MSHA Mine ID: 3609881.