Key Takeaway
Sherman Mountain Coal Strip is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Mt. Pleasant, Schuylkill County, PA. It has 55 violations on record (11 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sherman Mountain Coal Company Inc..
Sherman Mountain Coal Strip
Operator: Sherman Mountain Coal Company Inc.
Controller: Ricky K Bender; Rick E Bender
Location: Mt. Pleasant, Schuylkill County, PA
Recent Violations
View all 55 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2025 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/05/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/18/2024 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/17/2024 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/25/2024 | 77.1600(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/30/2023 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/26/2022 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/16/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/06/2022 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/27/2021 | 48.25(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/26/2021 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/02/2021 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/03/2020 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/31/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 04/17/2019 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/31/2018 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 08/31/2018 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 05/09/2018 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 10/26/2017 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 06/15/2017 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2005 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 2d restricted |
| 01/06/2004 | NO VALUE FOUND | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 362d lost |
Inspections
View all 99 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2025 | 09/15/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 05/16/2025 | 06/16/2025 | 52.00 | 1 |
| 03/31/2025 | 05/19/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 12/03/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 09/09/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 35.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 01/23/2024 | 02/07/2024 | 38.50 | 1 |
| 05/30/2023 | 06/22/2023 | 45.00 | 1 |
| 10/19/2022 | 01/05/2023 | 51.75 | 2 |
| 05/09/2022 | 05/10/2022 | 8.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sherman Mountain Coal Strip have?
Sherman Mountain Coal Strip has 55 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is Sherman Mountain Coal Strip?
Sherman Mountain Coal Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Mt. Pleasant, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sherman Mountain Coal Strip?
According to MSHA records, Sherman Mountain Coal Strip has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sherman Mountain Coal Strip?
Sherman Mountain Coal Strip is operated by Sherman Mountain Coal Company Inc. and controlled by Ricky K Bender; Rick E Bender. MSHA Mine ID: 3608034.