Key Takeaway
Worthville Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, PA. It has 131 violations on record (64 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by Original Fuels Inc.
Worthville Mine
Operator: Original Fuels Inc
Controller: David D Osikowicz Jr
Location: Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, PA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 131 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2025 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 03/11/2025 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 10/28/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/24/2024 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/24/2024 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/23/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/17/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/17/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/11/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/11/2024 | 77.403-1(g) | S&S | LowNegligence | $189 |
| 01/03/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/16/2023 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/02/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 06/02/2023 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $477 |
| 01/18/2023 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 01/06/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 01/06/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/06/2023 | 48.26(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $488 |
| 01/06/2023 | 48.27(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/01/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 19 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 54d lost |
| 07/16/2014 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/16/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
| 10/19/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/13/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/09/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 22d lost |
| 11/18/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 40d lost |
| 09/01/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/24/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost |
| 02/05/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 342d lost |
Inspections
View all 102 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 04/14/2025 | 04/21/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 03/11/2025 | 03/13/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 01/08/2025 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 07/24/2024 | 08/08/2024 | 43.50 | 1 |
| 12/29/2023 | 01/24/2024 | 90.50 | 1 |
| 06/02/2023 | 07/10/2023 | 71.75 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 01/06/2023 | 01/23/2023 | 52.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Worthville Mine have?
Worthville Mine has 131 MSHA violations on record, of which 64 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.
What type of mine is Worthville Mine?
Worthville Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, PA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Worthville Mine?
According to MSHA records, Worthville Mine has 19 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Worthville Mine?
Worthville Mine is operated by Original Fuels Inc and controlled by David D Osikowicz Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 3604782.