Key Takeaway
Somerset Co Surface is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Rockwood, Somerset County, PA. It has 40 violations on record (9 S&S) and $26K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rosebud Mining Company.
Somerset Co Surface
Operator: Rosebud Mining Company
Controller: J Clifford Forrest III
Location: Rockwood, Somerset County, PA
Recent Violations
View all 40 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2017 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/31/2017 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 02/15/2017 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 02/15/2017 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/15/2017 | 48.23(f) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 02/15/2017 | 72.100(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 11/02/2015 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 11/02/2015 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 11/02/2015 | 71.207(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/08/2015 | 77.205(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 10/08/2015 | 71.201(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/08/2015 | 77.1608(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/08/2015 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/07/2015 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 04/07/2015 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/23/2014 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/23/2014 | 77.400(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 10/22/2014 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/14/2014 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/21/2014 | 48.25(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $112 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/29/2005 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 99d lost |
| 12/03/2003 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 18d lost |
| 03/14/2003 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/05/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 69d lost |
| 12/28/2001 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/29/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 09/18/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 04/20/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 12/26/2000 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 72 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2017 | 11/06/2017 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/17/2017 | 04/26/2017 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 02/06/2017 | 02/27/2017 | 30.25 | 1 |
| 06/03/2016 | 06/29/2016 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 04/01/2016 | 05/18/2016 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 10/05/2015 | 11/09/2015 | 42.75 | 2 |
| 04/01/2015 | 04/27/2015 | 31.50 | 1 |
| 10/20/2014 | 11/13/2014 | 41.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2014 | 07/30/2014 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 02/19/2014 | 03/05/2014 | 35.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Somerset Co Surface have?
Somerset Co Surface has 40 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $26K.
What type of mine is Somerset Co Surface?
Somerset Co Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Rockwood, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Somerset Co Surface?
According to MSHA records, Somerset Co Surface has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Somerset Co Surface?
Somerset Co Surface is operated by Rosebud Mining Company and controlled by J Clifford Forrest III. MSHA Mine ID: 3608497.