Key Takeaway

The Casselman Mine is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Boynton, Somerset County, PA. It has 33 violations on record (7 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by J & J SVONAVEC EXCAVATING, INC..

The Casselman Mine

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: J & J SVONAVEC EXCAVATING, INC.

Controller: James J Svonavec

Location: Boynton, Somerset County, PA

33
Violations
7
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/04/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $204
04/10/2024 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/10/2024 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $388
12/18/2023 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/16/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/16/2023 Non-S&S $0
12/15/2023 77.1713(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/30/2023 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $477
11/30/2023 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
11/30/2023 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/30/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/30/2023 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $518
05/30/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/24/2023 77.410(a) S&S ModNegligence $346
05/24/2023 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/23/2023 77.1608(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/23/2023 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
02/14/2023 77.205(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
02/14/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/14/2023 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/16/2023 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/25/2026 02/25/2026 3.00 1
09/04/2025 09/17/2025 7.25 1
03/25/2025 03/25/2025 7.50 1
03/04/2025 03/04/2025 12.50 1
11/04/2024 11/04/2024 18.50 2
04/09/2024 04/16/2024 31.50 1
12/16/2023 01/09/2024 11.00 1
12/16/2023 03/14/2024 33.00 2
11/30/2023 01/03/2024 48.75 1
05/23/2023 06/12/2023 49.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3610377
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.7700000, -79.0700000
Nearest TownBoynton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does The Casselman Mine have?

The Casselman Mine has 33 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is The Casselman Mine?

The Casselman Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Boynton, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at The Casselman Mine?

According to MSHA records, The Casselman Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates The Casselman Mine?

The Casselman Mine is operated by J & J SVONAVEC EXCAVATING, INC. and controlled by James J Svonavec. MSHA Mine ID: 3610377.