Key Takeaway

Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Harrisburg, Saline County, IL. It has 46 violations on record (22 S&S) and $25K in proposed penalties. Operated by Big Ridge Inc.

Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Big Ridge Inc

Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation

Location: Harrisburg, Saline County, IL

46
Violations
22
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$25K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/03/2003 77.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/03/2003 77.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/03/2003 77.516 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/03/2003 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $150
04/22/2002 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $184
04/22/2002 77.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
04/22/2002 77.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/14/2001 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $173
12/11/2001 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/17/2001 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $150
08/17/2001 77.701 S&S ModNegligence $242
08/17/2001 77.701 S&S ModNegligence $242
02/05/2001 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $173
12/07/2000 48.31(a) S&S ModNegligence $113
12/07/2000 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $97
12/07/2000 48.31(a) S&S ModNegligence $109
12/07/2000 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/12/2000 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/12/2000 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $131
09/12/2000 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/05/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost
12/20/2000 FIRE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
12/19/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
07/12/2000 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost
05/04/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
03/21/2000 POWERED HAULAGE FATALITY Fatal

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/12/2003 08/12/2003 2.00 1
07/15/2003 07/15/2003 8.00 1
03/03/2003 03/03/2003 10.00 1
01/15/2003 01/15/2003 8.00 1
10/29/2002 10/29/2002 8.00 1
09/30/2002 09/30/2002 4.75 1
06/11/2002 09/30/2002 17.25 1
04/22/2002 04/22/2002 8.00 1
12/11/2001 12/20/2001 28.00 1
11/15/2001 11/15/2001 8.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1102879
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates37.7225000, -88.4633330
Nearest TownHarrisburg

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop have?

Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop has 46 MSHA violations on record, of which 22 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $25K.

What type of mine is Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop?

Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Harrisburg, Saline County, IL. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop?

According to MSHA records, Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop has 6 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop?

Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop is operated by Big Ridge Inc and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1102879.