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
Operator: Hardway Coal Company Inc
Controller: John Melochick
Location: Black Heath, Schuylkill County, PA
Employees: 34
Recent Violations
View all 39 →| 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
View all 78 →| 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
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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.