Key Takeaway
Sherman Breaker is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Zerbe-Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA. It has 112 violations on record (26 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sherman Mountain Coal Company Inc..
Sherman Breaker
Operator: Sherman Mountain Coal Company Inc.
Controller: Ricky K Bender; Rick E Bender
Location: Zerbe-Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 112 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.205(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/03/2025 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/23/2025 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/23/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2024 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/19/2024 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/19/2024 | 77.1607(dd) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,098 |
| 08/19/2024 | 77.1607(dd) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,098 |
| 08/14/2024 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $492 |
| 08/14/2024 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 08/13/2024 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/13/2024 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/13/2024 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
| 08/13/2024 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $576 |
| 08/13/2024 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
| 08/13/2024 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/22/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/22/2024 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2001 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 108 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 10/09/2025 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2025 | 07/08/2025 | 32.75 | 1 |
| 01/15/2025 | 02/13/2025 | 42.25 | 1 |
| 10/24/2024 | 10/24/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 10/09/2024 | 10/09/2024 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 09/18/2024 | 09/18/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/13/2024 | 09/03/2024 | 44.00 | 2 |
| 03/28/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 02/21/2024 | 03/25/2024 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 06/12/2023 | 06/22/2023 | 50.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sherman Breaker have?
Sherman Breaker has 112 MSHA violations on record, of which 26 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Sherman Breaker?
Sherman Breaker is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Zerbe-Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sherman Breaker?
According to MSHA records, Sherman Breaker has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sherman Breaker?
Sherman Breaker is operated by Sherman Mountain Coal Company Inc. and controlled by Ricky K Bender; Rick E Bender. MSHA Mine ID: 3607276.