Big Ridge Mine Portal No 2
Abandoned and Sealed
Underground
Coal
Operator: Big Ridge Inc
Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation
Location: Harrisburg, Saline County, IL
575
Violations
238
S&S Violations
82
Accidents
$124K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 575 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2002 | 70.100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $399 |
| 02/01/2002 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/30/2002 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $399 |
| 01/30/2002 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $399 |
| 01/29/2002 | 75.507-1 | S&S | ModNegligence | $872 |
| 01/22/2002 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $475 |
| 01/17/2002 | 75.208 | S&S | LowNegligence | $317 |
| 01/16/2002 | 75.514 | S&S | ModNegligence | $277 |
| 01/16/2002 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $294 |
| 01/10/2002 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 12/18/2001 | 75.900 | S&S | ModNegligence | $655 |
| 12/10/2001 | 75.604(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $196 |
| 12/10/2001 | 75.604(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $196 |
| 12/10/2001 | 75.342(c)(2) | S&S | LowNegligence | $196 |
| 12/01/2001 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 12/01/2001 | 75.400 | S&S | LowNegligence | $196 |
| 11/26/2001 | 75.503 | S&S | LowNegligence | $207 |
| 11/26/2001 | 75.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $294 |
| 11/26/2001 | 75.342(c)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $294 |
| 11/15/2001 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 82 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2002 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/31/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 91d lost |
| 01/30/2002 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 43d lost |
| 01/13/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 11/26/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/25/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/24/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/15/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/13/2001 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/12/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 146 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2002 | 06/11/2002 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 02/27/2002 | 02/28/2002 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 02/01/2002 | 04/19/2002 | 871.50 | 16 |
| 01/30/2002 | 01/30/2002 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/17/2002 | 01/17/2002 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/14/2002 | 03/29/2002 | 63.00 | 1 |
| 01/10/2002 | 01/10/2002 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/31/2001 | 12/31/2001 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/19/2001 | 12/19/2001 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 12/18/2001 | 12/19/2001 | 20.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1102997
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.7619440, -88.4625000
Nearest TownHarrisburg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Ridge Mine Portal No 2 have?
Big Ridge Mine Portal No 2 has 575 MSHA violations on record, of which 238 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $124K.
What type of mine is Big Ridge Mine Portal No 2?
Big Ridge Mine Portal No 2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Harrisburg, Saline County, IL. It currently has employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Ridge Mine Portal No 2?
According to MSHA records, Big Ridge Mine Portal No 2 has 82 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Ridge Mine Portal No 2?
Big Ridge Mine Portal No 2 is operated by Big Ridge Inc and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1102997.