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.

Active Surface Coal

Operator: River Hill Coal Company Inc

Controller: Harry J Hanchar

Location: Karthaus, Clearfield County, PA

Employees: 3

194
Violations
82
S&S Violations
28
Accidents
$66K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3600884
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees3
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates41.1083330, -78.1655560
Nearest TownKarthaus

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.