Key Takeaway
Creek Paum Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Ava, Jackson County, IL. It has 125 violations on record (67 S&S) and $25K in proposed penalties. Operated by Knight Hawk Coal LLC.
Creek Paum Mine
Operator: Knight Hawk Coal LLC
Controller: CBR Investments, LLC; CBR Investments II, LLC
Location: Ava, Jackson County, IL
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 125 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/24/2015 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/17/2015 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/25/2014 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/06/2013 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 02/12/2013 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 02/12/2013 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/14/2012 | 77.1605(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/04/2012 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 05/04/2012 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 05/04/2012 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/19/2012 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/03/2012 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/01/2012 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/05/2011 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/22/2011 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/22/2011 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/11/2011 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/15/2010 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $263 |
| 07/07/2010 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 31 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2017 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/29/2011 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 15d lost |
| 05/25/2011 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 05/21/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 102d lost, 30d restricted |
| 02/13/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 01/24/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 7d lost, 28d restricted |
| 10/10/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 122d lost |
| 05/17/2007 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
| 05/08/2007 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/04/2006 | ELECTRICAL | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 84 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 16.75 | 2 |
| 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 05/19/2025 | 05/19/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2024 | 10/08/2024 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 04/12/2024 | 04/12/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 02/22/2024 | 02/22/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 06/06/2023 | 06/06/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 05/25/2023 | 08/21/2023 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.50 | 2 |
| 10/31/2022 | 12/07/2022 | 17.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Creek Paum Mine have?
Creek Paum Mine has 125 MSHA violations on record, of which 67 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $25K.
What type of mine is Creek Paum Mine?
Creek Paum Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Ava, Jackson County, IL. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Creek Paum Mine?
According to MSHA records, Creek Paum Mine has 31 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Creek Paum Mine?
Creek Paum Mine is operated by Knight Hawk Coal LLC and controlled by CBR Investments, LLC; CBR Investments II, LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1103020.