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
Operator: LCT Energy LP
Controller: JAZ Ventures LP
Location: Donegal, PA, Westmoreland County, PA
Employees: 80
Recent Violations
View all 435 →| 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
View all 52 →| 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
View all 104 →| 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 |
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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.