Key Takeaway

Tipple Four J is a abandoned facility mine producing Coal, located in Shelocta, Indiana County, PA. It has 27 violations on record (10 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Jericho Fuels, Inc..

Tipple Four J

Abandoned Facility Coal

Operator: Jericho Fuels, Inc.

Controller: Drew L Kimmel

Location: Shelocta, Indiana County, PA

27
Violations
10
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/18/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/26/2020 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
08/01/2018 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
08/04/2016 72.100(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
02/09/2016 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/20/2013 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/27/2013 77.701 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/11/2012 77.1102 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/02/2010 77.410(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/02/2009 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
08/17/2009 77.400(c) S&S ModNegligence $745
01/29/2009 77.505 S&S ModNegligence $285
01/29/2009 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/29/2009 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/15/2008 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $285
07/15/2008 77.502-2 S&S ModNegligence $285
07/15/2008 77.512 S&S ModNegligence $285
07/15/2008 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $100
07/15/2008 77.410(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $100
07/03/2008 77.502 S&S HighNegligence $2,000

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/23/2025 07/08/2025 6.50 1
11/26/2024 12/31/2024 4.00 1
08/30/2024 09/17/2024 18.00 1
10/17/2023 12/06/2023 22.00 1
05/18/2023 05/31/2023 21.00 1
03/17/2023 03/22/2023 27.00 1
08/03/2022 08/03/2022 11.50 1
12/09/2021 12/15/2021 24.00 1
05/06/2021 08/05/2021 28.50 1
10/16/2020 10/22/2020 24.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3604171
Mine TypeFacility
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.6722220, -79.3194440
Nearest TownShelocta

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Tipple Four J have?

Tipple Four J has 27 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Tipple Four J?

Tipple Four J is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Shelocta, Indiana County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Tipple Four J?

According to MSHA records, Tipple Four J has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Tipple Four J?

Tipple Four J is operated by Jericho Fuels, Inc. and controlled by Drew L Kimmel. MSHA Mine ID: 3604171.