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

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Kuperavage Ent Inc. / Tuscarora Coal

Controller: David B Kuperavage

Location: Middleport, Schuylkill County, PA

Employees: 6

120
Violations
38
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$13K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3606428
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.7469440, -76.0805560
Nearest TownMiddleport

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.