Key Takeaway
West Spring Energy is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Locust Gap, Northumberland County, PA. It has 68 violations on record (17 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by West Spring Energy, LLC.
West Spring Energy
Operator: West Spring Energy, LLC
Controller: Reading Anthracite Co; West Spring Slope Holdings LLC
Location: Locust Gap, Northumberland County, PA
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 68 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 77.1109(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/15/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $226 |
| 10/08/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/07/2024 | 77.1109(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/03/2024 | 77.1600(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/20/2024 | 77.504 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/19/2023 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/05/2023 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/21/2023 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/12/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/01/2023 | 77.412(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/31/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 11/15/2022 | 77.1600(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $273 |
| 07/19/2022 | 77.410(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/13/2022 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $169 |
| 07/11/2022 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/23/2022 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 10/10/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 38d lost |
| 06/08/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 36d restricted |
| 03/21/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 319d lost |
Inspections
View all 53 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 43.50 | 1 |
| 09/22/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/17/2025 | 60.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2024 | 10/28/2024 | 61.50 | 1 |
| 05/01/2024 | 06/03/2024 | 66.25 | 1 |
| 11/21/2023 | 01/10/2024 | 88.50 | 1 |
| 05/31/2023 | 06/29/2023 | 64.00 | 1 |
| 03/06/2023 | 03/06/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 11/03/2022 | 12/09/2022 | 48.50 | 1 |
| 07/11/2022 | 08/01/2022 | 64.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does West Spring Energy have?
West Spring Energy has 68 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is West Spring Energy?
West Spring Energy is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Locust Gap, Northumberland County, PA. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at West Spring Energy?
According to MSHA records, West Spring Energy has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates West Spring Energy?
West Spring Energy is operated by West Spring Energy, LLC and controlled by Reading Anthracite Co; West Spring Slope Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 3608489.