Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Monessen, PA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Monessen, PA and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.
1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107 0.9 miles
CHARLEROI, PA 15022
625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203 1.0 miles
NORTH CHARLEROI, PA 15022
860 ROSTRAVER RD 2.5 miles
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104, 2.6 miles
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD 2.9 miles
MONONGAHELA, PA 15063
1000 MCKEAN AVE 3.0 miles
DONORA, PA 15033
447 W Main Street, 4.4 miles
Monongahela, PA 15063
4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S 4.6 miles
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
800 PLAZA DR STE 210 4.8 miles
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
146 MOTOR DROME RD 8.5 miles
SMITHTON, PA 15479
220 GREENE PLZ STE 103 9.1 miles
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
220 GREENE PLZ 9.1 miles
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
129 SIMPSON RD, STE 105 10.0 miles
BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502 10.5 miles
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
125 SIMPSON RD 10.7 miles
BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
1200 Brooks Ln STE 100 11.9 miles
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
575 Coal Valley Road Suite 502 12.1 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
695 CLAIRTON BLVD 12.3 miles
PLEASANT HILLS, PA 15236
275 CURRY HOLLOW RD, SUITE 160 13.7 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15236
2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall 13.7 miles
White Oak, PA 15131
1907 Lebanon Church Road, Suite 104 14.2 miles
West Mifflin, PA 15122
751 PITTSBURGH MCKEESPORT BLVD 14.2 miles
DRAVOSBURG, PA 15034
12116 STATE ROUTE 30 14.6 miles
NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA 15642
11347 ROUTE 30 STE 3 14.6 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
2413 LYTLE RD 14.7 miles
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
5219 Library Road, Unit E9, South Park Shops 14.7 miles
Bethel Park, PA 15102
161 WATERDAM RD APT 160 15.1 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
4000 WASHINGTON RD STE 203 15.2 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
1015 Waterdam Plaza Drive, 15.3 miles
Mc Murray, PA 15317
3840 WASHINGTON RD STE 300 15.3 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
811 S Center Ave 15.5 miles
NEW STANTON, PA 15674
2600 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 150 15.6 miles
UPPER ST CLAIR, PA 15241
3706 5TH AVE Ste 2 15.6 miles
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
905 SPRUCE ST 15.7 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
8943 STATE ROUTE 30, 15.8 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1AA 15.9 miles
Bethel Park, PA 15102
1474 ROUTE 51 15.9 miles
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025
9173 RTE 30, STE 5 16.0 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
3516 SAW MILL RUN BLVD 16.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
1951 LINCOLN HWY 16.2 miles
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
2000 OXFORD DR STE 110 16.2 miles
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
4225 Brownsville Rd, Shoppes at Brentwood 16.3 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
1895 JEFFERSON RD 16.4 miles
RICES LANDING, PA 15357
1691 WASHINGTON RD 16.6 miles
MOUNT LEBANON, PA 15228
1535 WASHINGTON RD 16.7 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15228
113 CAVASINA DR STE 7 17.1 miles
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
100 MEDICAL BLVD 17.4 miles
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
460 WASHINGTON RD STE 7 17.4 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
308 BESSEMER RD STE 100 17.7 miles
MT PLEASANT, PA 15666
207 W 7TH AVE 17.8 miles
HOMESTEAD, PA 15120
1829 UNIVERSITY RD 17.8 miles
DUNBAR, PA 15431
1829 UNIVERSITY DR 17.9 miles
DUNBAR, PA 15431
508 S CHURCH ST 17.9 miles
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
6396 STATE ROUTE 819 S 18.0 miles
MT PLEASANT, PA 15666
1048 MORRELL AVE 18.0 miles
CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425
1440 Morrell Ave 18.1 miles
Connellsville, PA 15425
642 Washington Road, 18.1 miles
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
301 S ARCH ST 18.2 miles
CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425
615 W SMITHFIELD ST 18.2 miles
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
325 MCCLELLANDTOWN RD 18.3 miles
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
206 ARLINGTON PL 18.4 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
3024 WASHINGTON PIKE 18.4 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
393 VANADIUM RD 18.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15243
659 CHERRY TREE LN 18.5 miles
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
404 West Main Street, 18.6 miles
Uniontown, PA 15401
675A CHERRY TREE LN 18.6 miles
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
211 EASY ST STE 224 18.7 miles
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
502 WASHINGTON AVE 18.7 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
500 W BERKELEY ST 18.8 miles
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
243 STATION ST 18.8 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
100 WOODLAWN AVE STE 300 18.9 miles
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
90 West Chestnut Street, Millcraft Center 19.0 miles
Washington, PA 15301
4662 Broadway Road, Unit A-13 19.0 miles
Allentown, PA 18104
155 WILSON AVE 19.1 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
181 W BEAU ST 19.2 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
140 N BEESON AVE STE 300A 19.3 miles
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
95 Leonard Ave STE 401, BLDG1 19.3 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
1984 GREENTREE RD 19.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
2727 Murray Avenue, 19.4 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Greengate Centre, 2510 Greengate Centre Circle 19.6 miles
Greensburg, PA 15601
201 PENN CENTER BLVD STE 500 19.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
830 ROUTE 819 S 20.0 miles
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
6510 STATE ROUTE 30 20.0 miles
JEANNETTE, PA 15644
1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 114 20.1 miles
Carnegie, PA 15106
600 Oxford Drive, Suite 110 20.1 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
3433 WILLIAM PENN HWY 20.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
532 W PITTSBURGH ST 20.5 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
3500 5th Avenue, Suite G1 20.5 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2550 MOSSIDE BLVD STE 214 20.5 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
2380 MCGINLEY RD 20.6 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
1515 LOCUST ST 20.6 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
2570 HAYMAKER RD 20.6 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
300 FLEET ST, 2ND FLOOR 20.7 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
112 Third Ave 20.7 miles
Carnegie, PA 15106
3824 Northern Pike, Suite 125 20.8 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
3824 NORTHERN PIKE STE 775 20.8 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
120 LYTTON AVE STE 275 20.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 100 C 20.9 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1144 NATIONAL PIKE, 21.0 miles
HOPWOOD, PA 15445
2644 MOSSIDE BLVD 21.0 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 420 21.1 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
339 6TH AVE 5TH FL 21.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
870 WEATHERWOOD LN 21.2 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
2500 BALDWICK RD STE 260 21.2 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
526 Penn Avenue, 21.2 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
161 E OTTERMAN ST STE 2 21.2 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
135 LOVES HILL EXT 21.2 miles
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
4815 Centre Avenue, Suite 106 21.3 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
5201 BAUM BLVD 21.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
1000 INTEGRITY DRIVE, STE 320 21.7 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
4765 LIBERTY AVENUE, 21.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
1600 W CARSON ST 21.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
5126 STATE ROUTE 30 STE 300 21.9 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
200 VILLAGE DR Mt. View Medical Park 21.9 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
4000 HEMPFIELD PLAZA BLVD Ste 991 21.9 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
134 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD 2300B 21.9 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
320 E NORTH AVE 22.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
490 E NORTH AVE STE 106 22.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
4620 WILLIAM PENN HWY 22.3 miles
MURRYSVILLE, PA 15668
4390 CAMPBELLS RUN RD 22.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
5240 ROUTE 30, STE B, 22.8 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
4889 William Penn Highway - Wa, 22.8 miles
Murrysville, PA 15668
350 BONAR AVE 22.9 miles
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
35 N PORTER ST 23.2 miles
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
5769 Saltsburg Road, #2 23.3 miles
Verona, PA 15147
28 COLONY BLVD 23.6 miles
BLAIRSVILLE, PA 15717
2629 MOUNT MORRIS RD 23.7 miles
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
50 FREEPORT RD STE 500 23.7 miles
ASPINWALL, PA 15215
15 FREEPORT RD STE 100 23.7 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215
50 Freeport Road, Unit 400 23.7 miles
Aspinwall, PA 15215
421 ROUTE 22 23.7 miles
DELMONT, PA 15626
501 W HIGH ST 23.7 miles
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
143 HARTMAN RD STE 10 23.9 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
969 Greentree Road, Second Floor 24.0 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
7 GLASSWORKS RD 24.1 miles
GREENSBORO, PA 15338
5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE 24.6 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101 24.7 miles
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals and are administered for various reasons including Employment related such as pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion, also US DOT-Part 40, Court Ordered, School and personal reasons.
Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service at any of our Monessen, PA testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800)221-4291 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking below and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.
Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority- Our Drug Testing centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be stressful at times. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation and is available to answer any questions you may have and provide our services in a friendly, courteous and confidential manner. Call our scheduling department today at (800)221-4291.
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Types of Drug Testing Methods Available
Our testing centers provide many types of drug testing methods, below is a brief description of each method choose the one that is right for your need.
Urine Test - Urine - Accredited Drug Testing provides drug testing utilizing the Urine screening method. Urine drug testing can be screened for 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 panel screenings. Urine drug tests can also include an expanded opiates analysis. Same day service is available and testing centers are located in all cities and in most cases within minutes from your home or office. The detection period for a urine drug test is up to 3-5 days and results are reported in most cases in 2- 3 days.
The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.
Hair Drug Testing - Accredited Drug Testing can provide a drug test utilizing the Hair follicle drug test method and a Hair drug test can be tested for 5, 10, and 12 panel screenings. The detection period for a hair drug test is up to 90 days and results are reported in most cases in 3 -5 days.
The hair drug test is becoming more frequently used by employers, courts and other government agencies due to the fact that the window of detection for illegal drug use for a hair is up to 90 days. Many courts have begun accepting hair testing in place of urine or blood testing and hair testing has been determined to be legally and scientifically admissible evidence in a court of law.
A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. A hair follicle drug test can be screened for a 5 panel, 10 panel or 12 panel test and can also include expanded opiates. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.
In addition to our standard drug test panels, opioid screening can be added to any drug test to determine the use and/or abuse of any prescription drugs.
US DOT Testing and Part 40 Compliance - Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty for companies or employees regulated and covered by 49 CFR Part 40 including FMCSA, USCG, FTA, FRA, FAA, PHMSA. The drug test required by the Department of Transportation is a 5-panel urine test, which must be analyzed by SAMHSA certified laboratory and verified by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).
Additional DOT services include:
- -DOT Consortium Membership (random testing)
- -DOT Supervisor Training
- -MVR Reports
- -DOT Drug Policy Development
- -DOT Physicals
- -DOT Breath Alcohol Testing
Our Monessen, PA testing centers have certified DOT drug testing collection specialists who are trained in the proper collection of a DOT drug test.
The Opioid Overdose Crisis
Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.
- Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
- Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
- An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
- About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
- Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
- The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
- Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.
In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)
Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Monessen, PA drug testing centers also provide drug and alcohol testing for probation and other court ordered testing requirements. Testing services include ETG alcohol testing and drug testing utilizing urine and hair methods. Test results can be sent directly to Probation Officers, Judges, Attorneys or other parties as required. Strict confidentiality is assured.
Alcohol Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Monessen, PA testing centers provide alcohol testing including ETG testing in both urine and hair and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). Alcohol testing can be added to any drug test screening.
Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Monessen, PA and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.
On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.
Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.
Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.
DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.
DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.
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Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of Drug Testing Collection Centers
Drug testing collection centers are specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.
Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers
Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.
Types of Tests Conducted
- Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
- Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
- Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
- Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.
What to Expect at a Collection Center
- Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
- Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
- Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.
Importance of Collection Centers
Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.
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Local Area Info: Monessen, Pennsylvania
Monessen is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,720 at the 2010 census. In 1940, 20,257 people lived there. In 1990 the population was 13,026. Monessen is the most southwestern municipality of Westmoreland County. Steel-making was a prominent industry in Monessen, which was a Rust Belt borough in the "Mon Valley" of southwestern Pennsylvania that became a third-class city in 1921. Monessen is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, as well as the Laurel Highlands.
Monessen, named for the Monongahela River and the industrial German city of Essen, was created by land speculators fairly late in the history of the Mon Valley, after neighboring towns had already been settled. The East Side Land Company bought land from various farmers, laid out the streets, and then sold the lots to prospective residents and employers. James M. Schoonmaker, who had made his fortune in coke, owned a controlling interest in the land company. Other investors in the land company who were also immortalized in street names include Philander C. Knox, James H. Reed, H. Sellers McKee, George O. Morgan, and George B. Motheral. In May 1897, National Tin Plate Company, founded by William Donner, began building its mill, thus becoming Monessen’s first employer. Sales of lots began on July 27, 1897, for the general public and other employers. Monessen became a borough on September 3, 1898.
While there were many companies operating in Monessen, the largest employer was Pittsburgh Steel Company, later renamed Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. In a practice that is shocking by today’s standards (and not limited to Monessen), pay was determined by ethnic background. For example, a Welsh immigrant would be paid more than an Italian immigrant. A normal workweek was 84 hours (7 days times 12 hours). Employers did not adopt the eight-hour workday until the 1920s.