Key Takeaway

Rustic Ridge #1 Mine is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Donegal, PA, Westmoreland County, PA. It has 435 violations on record (60 S&S) and $99K in proposed penalties. Operated by LCT Energy LP.

Rustic Ridge #1 Mine

Active Underground Coal

Operator: LCT Energy LP

Controller: JAZ Ventures LP

Location: Donegal, PA, Westmoreland County, PA

Employees: 80

435
Violations
60
S&S Violations
52
Accidents
$99K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/02/2026 75.1731(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
03/02/2026 75.1731(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/24/2026 75.1100-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/24/2026 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/11/2026 70.201(f) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/27/2026 70.100(a)(2) S&S LowNegligence $0
01/21/2026 75.517 S&S LowNegligence $755
01/20/2026 72.630(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/20/2026 72.630(b) S&S LowNegligence $366
01/15/2026 75.1100-3 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/08/2026 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/18/2025 75.517 S&S LowNegligence $642
10/21/2025 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/21/2025 75.517 Non-S&S ModNegligence $288
10/15/2025 75.342(a)(4) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/07/2025 75.517 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/02/2025 75.360(g) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/02/2025 75.606 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/04/2025 50.10(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/20/2025 75.1731(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/04/2026 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
01/15/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
08/29/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/24/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/09/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost
10/07/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost
09/10/2024 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
09/10/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 82d lost
08/21/2024 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted
04/29/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/10/2026 02/19/2026 32.00 2
02/04/2026 02/09/2026 24.75 2
01/06/2026 01/26/2026 20.75 1
01/05/2026 199.50 4
10/02/2025 10/02/2025 11.75 1
10/01/2025 12/22/2025 171.50 1
07/11/2025 07/29/2025 30.00 1
07/07/2025 09/29/2025 296.75 3
05/05/2025 05/08/2025 28.75 1
04/01/2025 06/16/2025 315.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3610089
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees80
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.1002780, -79.3838890
Nearest TownDonegal, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Rustic Ridge #1 Mine have?

Rustic Ridge #1 Mine has 435 MSHA violations on record, of which 60 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $99K.

What type of mine is Rustic Ridge #1 Mine?

Rustic Ridge #1 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Donegal, PA, Westmoreland County, PA. It currently has 80 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Rustic Ridge #1 Mine?

According to MSHA records, Rustic Ridge #1 Mine has 52 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Rustic Ridge #1 Mine?

Rustic Ridge #1 Mine is operated by LCT Energy LP and controlled by JAZ Ventures LP. MSHA Mine ID: 3610089.