Key Takeaway

Walter L Houser Strip is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Sunnyside, Armstrong County, PA. It has 64 violations on record (25 S&S) and $50K in proposed penalties. Operated by Walter L Houser Coal Company Incorporated.

Walter L Houser Strip

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Walter L Houser Coal Company Incorporated

Controller: Mark Houser; Garry W Houser

Location: Sunnyside, Armstrong County, PA

64
Violations
25
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$50K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/28/2007 71.208(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/01/2007 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $135
06/08/2006 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/08/2006 77.410(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
01/24/2006 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/18/2006 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/18/2006 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $124
01/18/2006 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
12/14/2004 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/14/2004 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/14/2004 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/14/2004 77.1001 S&S ModNegligence $107
12/13/2004 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/13/2004 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/13/2004 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2004 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2004 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/07/2004 71.220 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/07/2004 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $114
06/29/2004 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $107

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/30/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/27/2003 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/18/2003 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
08/27/2002 OTHER FATALITY Fatal
07/30/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost
03/27/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/14/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/25/2007 09/24/2007 13.00 1
01/25/2007 02/26/2007 42.00 1
06/08/2006 06/19/2006 24.00 1
01/18/2006 01/24/2006 28.50 1
05/19/2005 07/29/2005 22.00 1
12/14/2004 12/14/2004 2.00 1
12/14/2004 12/21/2004 2.50 1
12/13/2004 12/15/2004 25.25 1
12/13/2004 12/13/2004 2.25 1
12/13/2004 12/21/2004 3.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3601046
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.8275000, -79.4483330
Nearest TownSunnyside

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Walter L Houser Strip have?

Walter L Houser Strip has 64 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $50K.

What type of mine is Walter L Houser Strip?

Walter L Houser Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Sunnyside, Armstrong County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Walter L Houser Strip?

According to MSHA records, Walter L Houser Strip has 7 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Walter L Houser Strip?

Walter L Houser Strip is operated by Walter L Houser Coal Company Incorporated and controlled by Mark Houser; Garry W Houser. MSHA Mine ID: 3601046.