Key Takeaway

BCR Mine #1 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in DuQuoin, Perry County, IL. It has 71 violations on record (29 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by BC Recovery, LLC.

BCR Mine #1

Active Surface Coal

Operator: BC Recovery, LLC

Controller: Josh J Carter; Steve A Carter

Location: DuQuoin, Perry County, IL

Employees: 1

71
Violations
29
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$14K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/30/2025 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/22/2025 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/30/2024 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/21/2024 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/21/2024 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/30/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/30/2023 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/30/2023 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/15/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/15/2023 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/29/2021 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/29/2021 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/29/2021 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $136
11/15/2021 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/15/2021 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/15/2021 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/27/2021 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/27/2021 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/20/2021 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/20/2021 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/01/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
12/19/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/14/2025 1.00 1
09/30/2025 09/30/2025 4.00 1
07/22/2025 07/22/2025 16.00 1
03/20/2025 03/20/2025 8.00 1
10/30/2024 10/30/2024 16.00 1
04/15/2024 08/21/2024 18.50 2
03/04/2024 03/12/2024 17.50 1
08/30/2023 08/30/2023 10.00 2
08/16/2023 08/16/2023 2.00 1
04/03/2023 08/15/2023 20.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1103131
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.9827780, -89.3322220
Nearest TownDuQuoin

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does BCR Mine #1 have?

BCR Mine #1 has 71 MSHA violations on record, of which 29 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.

What type of mine is BCR Mine #1?

BCR Mine #1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in DuQuoin, Perry County, IL. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at BCR Mine #1?

According to MSHA records, BCR Mine #1 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates BCR Mine #1?

BCR Mine #1 is operated by BC Recovery, LLC and controlled by Josh J Carter; Steve A Carter. MSHA Mine ID: 1103131.