Key Takeaway
Tuscarora Breaker is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Middleport, Schuylkill County, PA. It has 120 violations on record (38 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kuperavage Ent Inc. / Tuscarora Coal.
Tuscarora Breaker
Operator: Kuperavage Ent Inc. / Tuscarora Coal
Controller: David B Kuperavage
Location: Middleport, Schuylkill County, PA
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 120 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2025 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 06/02/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/02/2025 | 77.1109(c)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 01/06/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/03/2024 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/12/2024 | 77.200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/12/2023 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/15/2023 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/15/2023 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $182 |
| 03/14/2023 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 04/27/2022 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $133 |
| 12/16/2021 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/14/2021 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/30/2021 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 03/03/2021 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/02/2021 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/01/2021 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 07/28/2020 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/28/2020 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 43d lost |
| 03/19/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 08/29/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 08/16/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/22/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 130d lost |
| 01/15/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 39d lost |
| 01/12/2000 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
| 01/06/2000 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 95 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | 11/07/2025 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2025 | 06/26/2025 | 35.00 | 1 |
| 12/16/2024 | 01/16/2025 | 42.25 | 1 |
| 11/21/2024 | 11/21/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/03/2024 | 06/13/2024 | 41.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 02/12/2024 | 02/26/2024 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 09/11/2023 | 09/19/2023 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 03/07/2023 | 03/21/2023 | 51.50 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tuscarora Breaker have?
Tuscarora Breaker has 120 MSHA violations on record, of which 38 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.
What type of mine is Tuscarora Breaker?
Tuscarora Breaker is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Middleport, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tuscarora Breaker?
According to MSHA records, Tuscarora Breaker has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tuscarora Breaker?
Tuscarora Breaker is operated by Kuperavage Ent Inc. / Tuscarora Coal and controlled by David B Kuperavage. MSHA Mine ID: 3606428.