Key Takeaway
River Hill Coal Co., Inc. is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Karthaus, Clearfield County, PA. It has 194 violations on record (82 S&S) and $66K in proposed penalties. Operated by River Hill Coal Company Inc.
River Hill Coal Co., Inc.
Operator: River Hill Coal Company Inc
Controller: Harry J Hanchar
Location: Karthaus, Clearfield County, PA
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 194 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2023 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 10/27/2020 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/27/2020 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/09/2019 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/09/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/16/2019 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/15/2019 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $514 |
| 05/15/2019 | 77.1707(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/13/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 01/31/2018 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 05/02/2017 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 04/18/2017 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/22/2017 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/20/2017 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 02/16/2017 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/09/2016 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 12/09/2016 | 50.10(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/22/2015 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/22/2015 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2015 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 28 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 26d lost |
| 12/09/2016 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/13/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/23/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/09/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 230d lost |
| 05/20/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
| 05/06/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 32d lost |
| 02/28/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 87d restricted |
| 08/20/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 09/19/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
Inspections
View all 165 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 37.00 | 1 |
| 05/19/2025 | 05/30/2025 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 01/15/2025 | 02/13/2025 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 09/09/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 27.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 02/13/2024 | 03/27/2024 | 29.75 | 1 |
| 08/03/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 02/16/2023 | 03/07/2023 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 06/01/2022 | 07/08/2022 | 29.25 | 1 |
| 01/05/2022 | 03/07/2022 | 43.75 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does River Hill Coal Co., Inc. have?
River Hill Coal Co., Inc. has 194 MSHA violations on record, of which 82 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $66K.
What type of mine is River Hill Coal Co., Inc.?
River Hill Coal Co., Inc. is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Karthaus, Clearfield County, PA. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at River Hill Coal Co., Inc.?
According to MSHA records, River Hill Coal Co., Inc. has 28 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates River Hill Coal Co., Inc.?
River Hill Coal Co., Inc. is operated by River Hill Coal Company Inc and controlled by Harry J Hanchar. MSHA Mine ID: 3600884.