Key Takeaway
Tasara Strips is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Wood, PA 16694, Fulton County, PA. It has 156 violations on record (36 S&S) and $47K in proposed penalties. Operated by J & J SVONAVEC EXCAVATING, INC.
Tasara Strips
Operator: J & J SVONAVEC EXCAVATING, INC
Controller: James J Svonavec
Location: Wood, PA 16694, Fulton County, PA
Employees: 10
Recent Violations
View all 156 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $818 |
| 12/03/2025 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/06/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/28/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/28/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/28/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/13/2024 | 77.1004(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,773 |
| 02/13/2024 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,773 |
| 02/12/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $679 |
| 02/12/2024 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 7 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 10/04/2025 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/05/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 03/04/2024 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 12/06/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 08/04/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 25d lost, 10d restricted |
| 01/20/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 41 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/23/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 23.00 | 2 |
| 12/03/2025 | 12/03/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/22/2025 | 26.25 | 1 |
| 10/06/2025 | 11/24/2025 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 08/18/2025 | 40.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2024 | 01/14/2025 | 25.75 | 1 |
| 05/21/2024 | 06/10/2024 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2024 | 03/04/2024 | 60.00 | 2 |
| 08/01/2023 | 08/21/2023 | 63.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tasara Strips have?
Tasara Strips has 156 MSHA violations on record, of which 36 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $47K.
What type of mine is Tasara Strips?
Tasara Strips is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Wood, PA 16694, Fulton County, PA. It currently has 10 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tasara Strips?
According to MSHA records, Tasara Strips has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tasara Strips?
Tasara Strips is operated by J & J SVONAVEC EXCAVATING, INC and controlled by James J Svonavec. MSHA Mine ID: 3609923.