Key Takeaway

Serill Strip is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Black Heath, Schuylkill County, PA. It has 39 violations on record (8 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hardway Coal Company Inc.

Serill Strip

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Hardway Coal Company Inc

Controller: John Melochick

Location: Black Heath, Schuylkill County, PA

Employees: 34

39
Violations
8
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/30/2025 77.1102 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/10/2024 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/03/2024 77.1605(l) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
10/03/2023 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/03/2023 77.403-1(g) S&S HighNegligence $1,585
04/25/2023 47.41(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
04/20/2022 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
11/03/2021 77.208(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
10/09/2019 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
04/29/2019 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/23/2018 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/30/2018 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
11/15/2017 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
10/24/2016 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
05/04/2016 47.44(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/04/2013 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/15/2013 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/05/2012 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/19/2012 77.208(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/24/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/09/2025 12/10/2025 18.00 1
05/22/2025 06/18/2025 27.00 1
12/05/2024 12/12/2024 28.50 1
09/03/2024 09/12/2024 24.50 1
10/03/2023 10/19/2023 27.25 1
04/11/2023 05/09/2023 71.00 1
10/12/2022 10/25/2022 55.25 1
04/04/2022 05/03/2022 55.25 1
10/06/2021 11/22/2021 51.00 1
04/08/2021 07/07/2021 69.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3607730
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees34
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates40.7047220, -76.2827780
Nearest TownBlack Heath

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Serill Strip have?

Serill Strip has 39 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Serill Strip?

Serill Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Black Heath, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 34 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Serill Strip?

According to MSHA records, Serill Strip has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Serill Strip?

Serill Strip is operated by Hardway Coal Company Inc and controlled by John Melochick. MSHA Mine ID: 3607730.