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

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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

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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

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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

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.