Key Takeaway

Westmoreland Strip is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Brush Valley, Indiana County, PA. It has 20 violations on record (13 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Howard Neal Coal Corporation.

Westmoreland Strip

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Howard Neal Coal Corporation

Controller: Barbara M Bearer

Location: Brush Valley, Indiana County, PA

20
Violations
13
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/24/2002 77.208(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
09/24/2002 77.208(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
09/24/2002 77.505 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
09/23/2002 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $150
09/23/2002 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
09/23/2002 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/25/2002 77.512 S&S ModNegligence $150
03/19/2002 77.410(b) S&S LowNegligence $104
09/17/2001 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
06/07/2001 71.101 S&S LowNegligence $140
11/16/2000 77.1606(a) S&S LowNegligence $66
08/16/2000 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $97
08/15/2000 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/14/2000 77.1605(d) S&S LowNegligence $66
08/14/2000 77.1104 S&S LowNegligence $66
08/14/2000 77.400(c) S&S ModNegligence $90
08/14/2000 77.205(e) S&S ModNegligence $90
08/14/2000 77.1605(d) S&S LowNegligence $66
08/03/2000 77.400(c) S&S ModNegligence $90
08/03/2000 77.205(e) S&S LowNegligence $66

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/11/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 163d lost
11/29/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/11/2001 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/28/2001 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
07/19/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost
04/20/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/22/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost
01/16/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/21/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/28/2000 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 38d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/29/2004 04/29/2004 1.00 1
10/09/2002 02/11/2003 15.75 2
09/24/2002 09/25/2002 2.50 1
09/20/2002 09/25/2002 3.25 1
09/20/2002 09/26/2002 30.00 1
09/03/2002 09/04/2002 8.00 1
03/26/2002 04/22/2002 4.50 1
03/26/2002 04/01/2002 12.00 1
03/20/2002 03/29/2002 11.50 1
02/21/2002 03/27/2002 78.75 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3608176
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.5638880, -79.1111110
Nearest TownBrush Valley

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Westmoreland Strip have?

Westmoreland Strip has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Westmoreland Strip?

Westmoreland Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Brush Valley, Indiana County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Westmoreland Strip?

According to MSHA records, Westmoreland Strip has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Westmoreland Strip?

Westmoreland Strip is operated by Howard Neal Coal Corporation and controlled by Barbara M Bearer. MSHA Mine ID: 3608176.