Key Takeaway

Ridge Deep Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Avonmore, Armstrong County, PA. It has 88 violations on record (35 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by AMFIRE Mining Company LLC.

Ridge Deep Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: AMFIRE Mining Company LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Avonmore, Armstrong County, PA

88
Violations
35
S&S Violations
14
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/16/2008 77.210(c) S&S ModNegligence $263
03/04/2006 Non-S&S $0
02/14/2006 75.211(d) S&S LowNegligence $124
02/14/2006 75.370(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $124
02/13/2006 75.508 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/30/2006 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
01/30/2006 75.604(b) S&S LowNegligence $177
10/25/2005 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $228
10/25/2005 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $177
10/25/2005 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
10/19/2005 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $228
10/19/2005 75.209 S&S ModNegligence $177
10/19/2005 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/17/2005 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $177
09/02/2005 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $177
07/18/2005 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
07/18/2005 75.209(a) S&S LowNegligence $124
05/31/2005 75.1710-1(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
03/23/2005 75.1713-7(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/22/2005 47.41(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/03/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/11/2006 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
01/10/2006 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/22/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 44d restricted
07/26/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/22/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/28/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/02/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 69d restricted
01/27/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 79d lost
10/29/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 17d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/06/2009 09/03/2009 8.50 1
06/01/2009 06/01/2009 6.00 1
04/02/2009 05/26/2009 11.00 2
03/18/2009 03/19/2009 6.00 1
10/15/2008 11/18/2008 11.00 1
08/12/2008 09/22/2008 9.50 1
04/07/2008 06/05/2008 41.50 3
03/18/2008 03/18/2008 12.00 2
10/01/2007 11/21/2007 18.25 2
04/09/2007 07/03/2007 14.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3608733
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.5883330, -79.3952770
Nearest TownAvonmore

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ridge Deep Mine have?

Ridge Deep Mine has 88 MSHA violations on record, of which 35 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Ridge Deep Mine?

Ridge Deep Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Avonmore, Armstrong County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ridge Deep Mine?

According to MSHA records, Ridge Deep Mine has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Ridge Deep Mine?

Ridge Deep Mine is operated by AMFIRE Mining Company LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 3608733.