NEPCO Co-Generation Facility has $17K in proposed MSHA penalties and $144 outstanding across 11 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
17
Years on record
1989–2016
Latest incident
Aug 2016
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
96
citations
34
significant & substantial
$16,756
proposed penalties
$14,791
paid to date
88% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $1,965 gap.
citations per 100 inspection hours
ⓘThis rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
96 citations across 2,858 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
NEPCO Co-Generation Facility has $17K in proposed MSHA penalties and $144 outstanding across 11 contested dockets.
Penalty disposition
ⓘDifferences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$17K
proposed penalties
$15K
current assessed
$15K
paid to date
$144
outstanding
95 assessments are final orders; 11 contested dockets.
Of $8K in penalties contested before the Commission, $6K was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2020-09-21.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
ⓘShares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
When citations were contested
ⓘContesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.
9citations taken to the federal commission · 9% of citations on record
Settled
6 · 67%
Stood as issued
2 · 22%
Vacated or withdrawn
1 · 11%
86%
S&S designation survived the contest
ⓘCounts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.
of 7 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
3%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$4K proposed, $4K after decisions · industry: 39%
Source: MSHA Contested Violations file (public record), updated weekly. A dismissed or defaulted contest leaves the citation standing as issued; a vacated or withdrawn citation is removed from the violation record. Latest contest filed 2019-02-28.
Contested penalties
ⓘA reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.
Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
MSHA sampling at NEPCO Co-Generation Facility shows 100% of 242 respirable coal dust samples met the 1.5 mg/m3 standard.
Health sampling
ⓘA sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust
ⓘRespirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
Last sampled: 2020-09-16, 5 years ago
100%
within 1.5 mg/m3
242
samples
1.27
dust max (mg/m3)
0
over MSHA ECV
ⓘThe excessive concentration value (ECV) is MSHA's own per-sample enforcement threshold, which builds in measurement uncertainty; a sample over its ECV can trigger a citation. The count covers only samples MSHA assigned an ECV.
192 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 50 by the operator.
Noise
ⓘThe share counts noise samples whose measured dose exceeded the 90 dBA permissible exposure limit. It describes the sampled workplace, not what reached the miner's ear: hearing conservation programs and the hearing protection worn during the shift are recorded separately and are not reflected here.
Health sampling trend
ⓘA sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust by year
ⓘRespirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
ⓘCoal production is reported quarterly and lags the current period; the most recent quarters may be incomplete.
Year
Employees
Coal produced (tons)
2021
1
2020
3
2019
1
2018
4
2017
6
2016
6
2015
4
2014
6
2013
4
2012
4
2011
4
2010
4
2009
4
2008
3
2007
4
2006
4
2005
3
2004
5
2003
6
2002
5
2001
4
2000
3
35,945
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
NEPCO Co-Generation Facility sits in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, where the Census mining category is 1.1% of county employment.
Local economic context
ⓘCounty figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Population 143,259
1.1%
Mining share of county employment
$66,901
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Quarterly safety rates
ⓘCitations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2021 Q1
6
0
0
0.0
2020 Q4
6
0
0
0.0
2020 Q3
447
1
0
2237.1
2020 Q2
113
0
0
0.0
2020 Q1
6
0
0
0.0
2019 Q4
6
0
0
0.0
2019 Q3
6
0
0
0.0
2019 Q2
6
0
0
0.0
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2019 Q1
6
0
0
0.0
2018 Q4
392
1
1
2551.0
2018 Q3
728
10
3
13736.3
2018 Q2
2,978
5
2
1679.0
2018 Q1
2,779
2
1
719.7
2017 Q4
3,269
0
0
0.0
2017 Q3
3,189
0
0
0.0
2017 Q2
3,090
1
0
323.6
2017 Q1
3,101
1
1
322.5
2016 Q4
2,212
0
0
0.0
2016 Q3
3,568
0
0
0.0
2016 Q2
1,952
0
0
0.0
2016 Q1
3,564
1
1
280.6
2015 Q4
2,443
0
0
0.0
2015 Q3
2,355
1
0
424.6
2015 Q2
3,193
0
0
0.0
2015 Q1
1,714
5
5
2917.2
2014 Q4
2,614
0
0
0.0
2014 Q3
2,452
0
0
0.0
2014 Q2
404
0
0
0.0
2014 Q1
1,408
0
0
0.0
2013 Q4
1,981
2
0
1009.6
2013 Q3
1,967
0
0
0.0
2013 Q2
1,969
1
1
507.9
2013 Q1
2,035
3
3
1474.2
2012 Q4
1,951
0
0
0.0
2012 Q3
2,188
1
0
457.0
2012 Q2
1,988
0
0
0.0
2012 Q1
1,998
0
0
0.0
2011 Q4
1,998
0
0
0.0
2011 Q3
1,989
0
0
0.0
2011 Q2
1,946
2
0
1027.7
2011 Q1
2,029
1
1
492.9
2010 Q4
2,053
0
0
0.0
2010 Q3
2,103
0
0
0.0
2010 Q2
2,049
1
0
488.0
2010 Q1
1,946
0
0
0.0
2009 Q4
2,104
1
1
475.3
2009 Q3
2,008
0
0
0.0
2009 Q2
2,015
0
0
0.0
2009 Q1
1,874
0
0
0.0
2008 Q4
2,031
0
0
0.0
2008 Q3
1,851
0
0
0.0
2008 Q2
1,797
1
0
556.5
2008 Q1
1,847
0
0
0.0
2007 Q4
2,006
0
0
0.0
2007 Q3
2,360
0
0
0.0
2007 Q2
1,984
0
0
0.0
2007 Q1
2,250
2
0
888.9
2006 Q4
1,907
0
0
0.0
2006 Q3
1,953
1
0
512.0
2006 Q2
2,050
0
0
0.0
2006 Q1
2,382
0
0
0.0
2005 Q4
1,946
0
0
0.0
2005 Q3
1,974
2
0
1013.2
2005 Q2
1,100
0
0
0.0
2005 Q1
2,319
0
0
0.0
2004 Q4
2,288
0
0
0.0
2004 Q3
2,900
1
0
344.8
2004 Q2
1,233
2
2
1622.1
2004 Q1
2,770
0
0
0.0
2003 Q4
2,980
0
0
0.0
2003 Q3
3,019
0
0
0.0
2003 Q2
2,825
1
0
354.0
2003 Q1
2,703
0
0
0.0
2002 Q4
3,489
0
0
0.0
2002 Q3
3,029
2
2
660.3
2002 Q2
2,771
3
0
1082.6
2002 Q1
2,105
0
0
0.0
2001 Q4
2,101
4
0
1903.9
2001 Q3
2,381
0
0
0.0
2001 Q2
2,568
4
0
1557.6
2001 Q1
2,209
0
0
0.0
2000 Q4
2,038
0
0
0.0
2000 Q3
1,713
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
2,093
0
0
0.0
2000 Q1
2,150
2
1
930.2
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
17 on file
2016 · 1 incident
August 5, 2016PA · Coalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE was adjusting the tension on a conveyor belt. This is done by using a large wrench to turn an adjusting nut. There was an accumulation of water and mud at the end of the belt. The worker stood to the side so he would be out of the mud and adjusted the belt. He had to apply more force than usual, probably due to the awkward position. He felt a burning sensation in his back.
EE WAS USING HAMMER TO CHANGE STEERING PIN. METAL CHIP STRUCK EE IN EYE.
August 24, 1996PA · Coalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerOTHER
Nepco Services Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EE NOTICED RED MARK ON LEG C PRESSURED TO BE BUG BITE EE WAS GIVEN BENDARY BY HOSPITAL END OF SHIFT. SWELLING INGREDED AT WHICH POINT EE RETURNE TO HOPSITAL AND WAS ADMITTER.
OPERATOR WAS UNLOADING TRUCK. HE RAISED BOX TO FULLE HEIGHT. PART OF LOAD STUCK IN FRONT OF BOX. HE PULLED FORWARD WITH BOX FULLY RAISED. WEIGHT IN FRONT OF BOX PULLE TRUCK OVER. WET GROUND, A ND FAILURE TO BACK IN SO WHEELS WERE LEVEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON SLIGHT SLOPE WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
April 18, 1996PA · Coallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE HAD PROPPED STEP LADDER AGAINST BOOM OF EXCAVATOR THAT WAS AT GARAGE FOR REPAIRS. LADDER SLIPPED ON MUDDY GROUND AND EMPLOYEE STRUCK SHOULDER ON BOOM AS HE FELL. DIAGNOSIS IS CONTUSIO N AND SWELLING. PLACED ON ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND LIGHT DUTY.
1994 · 3 incidents
June 23, 1994PA · Coalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerOCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Nepco Services Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE REPORTED A RASH ON HIS ARMS. UPON SEEING HEALTH CARE FACILITY THE NEXT DAY, THE DIAGNOSIS WAS SIMPLE DERMATITIS. ALTHOUGH UNPROVEN, SUPPOSITION IS THAT EXPOSURE TO HEAT AND DIRT AT WO RK CAUSED CONDITION. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON HIS NEXT SCHEDULED WORK DAY.
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING OIL PAN FROM PAYHAULER WHEN PAN DROPPED AND PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN PAN AND OPEN TOP OF 55 GALLON DRUM BEING USED TO CATCH OIL.
1993 · 4 incidents
July 1, 1993PA · Coallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanOTHER
Nepco Services Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WHILE STARTING A WATER PUMP EM0PLOYEE WAS BITTEN ON LEFT WRIST B7Y SNAKE OF UNKNOWN TYPE THAT WAS LAYING ON PUMP & NOT NOTICED BY EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO HOSPITAL TETANIS SHOT WAS ADMINI STERED & EMPLOYEE RELEASED TO NORMAL DUTIES
April 21, 1993PA · Coallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nepco Services Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING DRUMS OF ANTIFREEZE. DRUM FELL OVER AND SPLASHED ANRIFREEZE INTO EYES.
CLIMBING UP ON CONVEYOR TO CHANGE BELT [EQUIPMENT WAS SHUT DOWN] AND SLIPPED. FELL 3 - 4 FT AND HIT BACK ON I-BEAM NEAR FLOOR. PERSON WENT TO DOCTOR NEXT DAY AND WAS DIAGNOSED TO HAVE BRUISED BACK MUSCLE AND PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.
1991 · 1 incident
January 13, 1991PA · Coalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON