Vail Mine

Active Underground Coal

Operator: Rosebud Mining Company

Controller: J Clifford Forrest III

Location: Freeport, Harrison County, OH

Employees: 51

344
Violations
25
S&S Violations
13
Accidents
$70K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/04/2026 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/19/2026 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/19/2026 75.350(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/17/2026 75.342(a)(4) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/02/2026 75.1731(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/14/2026 75.1714-4(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $209
11/06/2025 75.903 Non-S&S LowNegligence $193
10/31/2025 75.1731(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/24/2025 75.1100-3 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/21/2025 75.515 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/03/2025 75.342(a)(4) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/13/2025 75.1100-3 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/23/2025 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/23/2025 77.400(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/23/2025 77.400(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/23/2025 77.205(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/22/2025 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $288
05/14/2025 75.1731(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/13/2025 75.333(h) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/14/2025 75.601 Non-S&S LowNegligence $193

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/06/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/13/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost
07/24/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/21/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 293d lost
06/27/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/24/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 87d lost
09/14/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/26/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/14/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/11/2019 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/04/2026 25.00 1
01/02/2026 174.00 1
12/19/2025 12/19/2025 9.00 1
12/09/2025 12/18/2025 18.50 2
10/01/2025 11/24/2025 227.25 3
08/12/2025 10/02/2025 23.25 1
08/12/2025 08/12/2025 15.50 1
07/09/2025 09/29/2025 225.25 6
04/01/2025 04/03/2025 40.50 2
03/31/2025 05/01/2025 24.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3304645
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees51
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.2041670, -81.2961110
Nearest TownFreeport

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Vail Mine have?

Vail Mine has 344 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $70K.

What type of mine is Vail Mine?

Vail Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Freeport, Harrison County, OH. It currently has 51 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Vail Mine?

According to MSHA records, Vail Mine has 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Vail Mine?

Vail Mine is operated by Rosebud Mining Company and controlled by J Clifford Forrest III. MSHA Mine ID: 3304645.