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
View all 344 →| 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
View all 13 →| 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
View all 170 →| 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
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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.