Key Takeaway

Solomon Run is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Richland, Somerset County, PA. It has 53 violations on record (10 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by ELK RESOURCES INC.

Solomon Run

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: ELK RESOURCES INC

Controller: Alisha Steuernagel

Location: Richland, Somerset County, PA

Employees: 3

53
Violations
10
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/06/2024 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/12/2024 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/12/2024 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/12/2024 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/21/2024 71.100(b) S&S LowNegligence $147
02/13/2024 77.1605(l) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/24/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/22/2023 77.404(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $155
08/22/2023 77.1710(i) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
03/06/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
03/03/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/01/2023 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $232
03/01/2023 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/14/2022 77.412(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/13/2022 71.600 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/08/2022 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/08/2022 77.1605(k) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
09/08/2021 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
09/08/2021 77.1607(d) S&S ModNegligence $187
09/07/2021 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $355

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/17/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/29/2025 09/29/2025 4.00 1
11/04/2024 12/31/2024 27.25 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 5.00 2
05/21/2024 06/26/2024 35.00 1
02/12/2024 03/13/2024 53.50 3
08/22/2023 08/30/2023 27.50 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 2.75 1
03/01/2023 03/14/2023 51.00 1
06/07/2022 07/11/2022 68.25 1
02/14/2022 02/28/2022 24.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3610165
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.2105560, -78.8502780
Nearest TownRichland

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Solomon Run have?

Solomon Run has 53 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Solomon Run?

Solomon Run is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Richland, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Solomon Run?

According to MSHA records, Solomon Run has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Solomon Run?

Solomon Run is operated by ELK RESOURCES INC and controlled by Alisha Steuernagel. MSHA Mine ID: 3610165.