Key Takeaway
Shade Creek Plant is a abandoned facility mine producing Coal, located in Central City, Somerset County, PA. It has 314 violations on record (106 S&S) and $301K in proposed penalties. Operated by PBS Coals, Inc..
Shade Creek Plant
Operator: PBS Coals, Inc.
Controller: Quintana Capital Group GP Ltd
Location: Central City, Somerset County, PA
Recent Violations
View all 314 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/21/2025 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/21/2025 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/30/2024 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/28/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/28/2024 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/28/2024 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/24/2024 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/24/2024 | 71.402(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/31/2024 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/29/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/03/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/15/2023 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/28/2023 | 77.507 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/24/2023 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/24/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/06/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/05/2022 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/09/2022 | 77.1100 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/03/2022 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 29 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 31d lost, 140d restricted |
| 05/31/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/19/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 94d lost |
| 04/19/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 298d lost |
| 08/23/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 10/14/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/09/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/04/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 40d lost |
| 01/15/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 43d lost |
| 11/24/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
Inspections
View all 124 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2025 | 08/21/2025 | 17.00 | 3 |
| 04/08/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 88.75 | 3 |
| 10/23/2024 | 11/12/2024 | 74.50 | 1 |
| 09/26/2024 | 10/03/2024 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 04/03/2024 | 08/06/2024 | 75.50 | 1 |
| 11/13/2023 | 12/06/2023 | 63.00 | 1 |
| 08/29/2023 | 09/12/2023 | 47.00 | 2 |
| 03/23/2023 | 03/30/2023 | 68.50 | 2 |
| 09/27/2022 | 09/27/2022 | 16.25 | 2 |
| 05/31/2022 | 08/29/2022 | 80.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Shade Creek Plant have?
Shade Creek Plant has 314 MSHA violations on record, of which 106 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $301K.
What type of mine is Shade Creek Plant?
Shade Creek Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Central City, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Shade Creek Plant?
According to MSHA records, Shade Creek Plant has 29 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Shade Creek Plant?
Shade Creek Plant is operated by PBS Coals, Inc. and controlled by Quintana Capital Group GP Ltd. MSHA Mine ID: 3603329.