Key Takeaway

Slope #2 is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA. It has 113 violations on record (21 S&S) and $361K in proposed penalties. Operated by S & J Coal Mine.

Slope #2

Active Underground Coal

Operator: S & J Coal Mine

Controller: Kerry Harris

Location: Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA

Employees: 3

113
Violations
21
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$361K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/10/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/25/2025 70.212(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/11/2025 75.1505(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/23/2025 75.1312(f) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/03/2025 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/23/2024 75.381(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
10/10/2023 75.1730(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/24/2023 75.333(c)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
04/12/2023 75.1100-2(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
01/11/2023 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/01/2022 75.1505(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/02/2022 75.381(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
05/25/2022 75.381(c)(5)(vi) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
02/22/2022 75.1433(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/16/2022 75.1434(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/08/2022 75.381(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
11/23/2021 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/30/2021 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/07/2021 75.1312(f) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
02/04/2021 75.372(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/03/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost
03/03/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 136d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/25/2026 10.00 2
01/21/2026 01/26/2026 15.00 1
10/09/2025 11/10/2025 62.50 2
09/15/2025 09/15/2025 8.50 1
09/09/2025 09/09/2025 3.50 1
08/25/2025 09/15/2025 14.00 1
08/11/2025 08/13/2025 8.25 1
08/11/2025 08/13/2025 25.75 1
04/02/2025 05/09/2025 61.25 4
03/27/2025 03/27/2025 5.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3609963
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.7305560, -76.2513890
Nearest TownPottsville

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Slope #2 have?

Slope #2 has 113 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $361K.

What type of mine is Slope #2?

Slope #2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Slope #2?

According to MSHA records, Slope #2 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Slope #2?

Slope #2 is operated by S & J Coal Mine and controlled by Kerry Harris. MSHA Mine ID: 3609963.