Key Takeaway

Sonman Refuse Site is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Portage, Cambria County, PA. It has 12 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Fuel Recovery, Inc..

Sonman Refuse Site

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Fuel Recovery, Inc.

Controller: Inter-Power/Ahlcon Partners LP

Location: Portage, Cambria County, PA

Employees: 4

12
Violations
1
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/23/2024 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/21/2022 77.1605(k) S&S LowNegligence $133
04/04/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
10/06/2021 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/06/2021 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/30/2019 71.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/26/2019 47.41(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
09/25/2002 48.26(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
09/25/2002 77.1713(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
09/25/2002 71.500 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
09/25/2002 71.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
09/25/2002 77.1707(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/21/2026 02/02/2026 14.25 1
07/23/2025 08/05/2025 16.75 1
11/14/2024 12/09/2024 26.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 3.50 2
04/22/2024 05/06/2024 20.75 1
10/20/2023 10/30/2023 24.75 1
04/03/2023 04/18/2023 22.25 1
10/21/2022 11/14/2022 28.50 1
04/04/2022 04/13/2022 19.50 1
10/05/2021 11/18/2021 23.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3608631
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.4222220, -78.6016670
Nearest TownPortage

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sonman Refuse Site have?

Sonman Refuse Site has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Sonman Refuse Site?

Sonman Refuse Site is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Portage, Cambria County, PA. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sonman Refuse Site?

According to MSHA records, Sonman Refuse Site has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sonman Refuse Site?

Sonman Refuse Site is operated by Fuel Recovery, Inc. and controlled by Inter-Power/Ahlcon Partners LP. MSHA Mine ID: 3608631.