Key Takeaway

Ridge #2 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Portage, Somerset County, PA. It has 61 violations on record (22 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ridge Energy Company Inc.

Ridge #2

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Ridge Energy Company Inc

Controller: Brenda L Krevel

Location: Portage, Somerset County, PA

61
Violations
22
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 61 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/06/2015 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/25/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/25/2015 77.1104 S&S LowNegligence $100
10/06/2014 77.502 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/02/2014 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $190
10/02/2014 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/02/2014 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/02/2014 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $127
05/12/2014 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/12/2014 77.215-1(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
04/30/2014 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/30/2014 71.500(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/29/2014 48.31(a) S&S ModNegligence $112
04/29/2014 48.31(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
11/20/2013 77.410(b) S&S LowNegligence $100
11/20/2013 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $127
11/20/2013 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $127
11/14/2013 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/14/2013 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $127
11/27/2012 77.1607(n) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/03/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 104d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/01/2016 04/11/2016 13.00 1
10/05/2015 11/03/2015 33.00 1
06/18/2015 07/06/2015 48.25 2
10/01/2014 10/20/2014 49.50 1
04/28/2014 06/12/2014 59.50 1
11/14/2013 01/13/2014 64.25 1
06/10/2013 08/08/2013 66.25 1
11/19/2012 12/06/2012 38.25 1
10/11/2012 10/17/2012 10.50 1
04/02/2012 06/04/2012 36.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3608811
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.3822220, -78.6322220
Nearest TownPortage

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ridge #2 have?

Ridge #2 has 61 MSHA violations on record, of which 22 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Ridge #2?

Ridge #2 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Portage, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ridge #2?

According to MSHA records, Ridge #2 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Ridge #2?

Ridge #2 is operated by Ridge Energy Company Inc and controlled by Brenda L Krevel. MSHA Mine ID: 3608811.