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
Operator: AMFIRE Mining Company LLC
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: Avonmore, Armstrong County, PA
Recent Violations
View all 88 →| 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
View all 14 →| 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
View all 137 →| 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 |
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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.