Tamaqua Mine
Active
Surface
Coal
Operator: Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC
Controller: Robindale Energy Services Inc
Location: Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, PA
Employees: 30
275
Violations
112
S&S Violations
113
Accidents
$86K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 275 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $193 |
| 12/22/2025 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 08/11/2025 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/07/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/27/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/08/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $260 |
| 07/02/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/10/2024 | 77.404(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $239 |
| 03/07/2024 | 77.1600(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 02/23/2024 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | LowNegligence | $357 |
| 08/14/2023 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/09/2023 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/07/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/13/2023 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,463 |
| 02/08/2023 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/01/2023 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/01/2023 | 77.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $606 |
| 01/31/2023 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/19/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 09/15/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 113 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 08/09/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 06/10/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 03/01/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 07/28/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/05/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 38d lost |
| 03/31/2021 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 01/04/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 28d restricted |
| 10/20/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 06/28/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 17d restricted |
Inspections
View all 204 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | 02/27/2026 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 02/24/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 01/27/2026 | 01/27/2026 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 11/13/2025 | 12/30/2025 | 105.25 | 3 |
| 09/04/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 07/31/2025 | 08/14/2025 | 87.00 | 1 |
| 02/26/2025 | 03/13/2025 | 91.50 | 1 |
| 12/16/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 07/08/2024 | 07/08/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/27/2024 | 08/08/2024 | 61.75 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3601761
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees30
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.8083330, -75.9769440
Nearest TownTamaqua
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tamaqua Mine have?
Tamaqua Mine has 275 MSHA violations on record, of which 112 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $86K.
What type of mine is Tamaqua Mine?
Tamaqua Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 30 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tamaqua Mine?
According to MSHA records, Tamaqua Mine has 113 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tamaqua Mine?
Tamaqua Mine is operated by Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC and controlled by Robindale Energy Services Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3601761.