Key Takeaway
RES Houtzdale is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Houtzdale, Clearfield County, PA. It has 61 violations on record (19 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by RES Coal LLC.
RES Houtzdale
Operator: RES Coal LLC
Controller: Robindale Energy Services Inc
Location: Houtzdale, Clearfield County, PA
Employees: 27
Recent Violations
View all 61 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/10/2023 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/08/2021 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/15/2019 | 77.1607(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/15/2019 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | LowNegligence | $132 |
| 05/20/2019 | 77.1710(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/02/2019 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | LowNegligence | $132 |
| 11/05/2018 | 77.405(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/24/2018 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/29/2018 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $208 |
| 05/22/2018 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 10/17/2017 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 06/08/2017 | 77.215(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/10/2017 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/10/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 04/27/2017 | 77.214(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/27/2017 | 77.215-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/25/2017 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 04/25/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/01/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 11/15/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 287d lost |
| 10/22/2020 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 139d lost |
| 08/13/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 85d lost |
| 05/23/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 9d restricted |
| 11/23/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 149d lost |
| 09/14/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 08/10/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
Inspections
View all 47 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 78.50 | 1 |
| 07/02/2025 | 08/22/2025 | 77.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2024 | 02/06/2025 | 82.25 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 4.50 | 2 |
| 05/17/2024 | 06/18/2024 | 109.00 | 2 |
| 10/02/2023 | 11/02/2023 | 112.00 | 2 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 04/03/2023 | 04/25/2023 | 82.75 | 2 |
| 01/03/2023 | 02/02/2023 | 61.00 | 2 |
| 05/10/2022 | 06/09/2022 | 69.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does RES Houtzdale have?
RES Houtzdale has 61 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.
What type of mine is RES Houtzdale?
RES Houtzdale is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Houtzdale, Clearfield County, PA. It currently has 27 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at RES Houtzdale?
According to MSHA records, RES Houtzdale has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates RES Houtzdale?
RES Houtzdale is operated by RES Coal LLC and controlled by Robindale Energy Services Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3609604.