Key Takeaway
Deer Run Mine is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL. It has 1,344 violations on record (288 S&S) and $2.0M in proposed penalties. Operated by Patton Mining LLC.
Deer Run Mine
Operator: Patton Mining LLC
Controller: Foresight Energy Labor LLC
Location: Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL
Employees: 80
Recent Violations
View all 1,344 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 75.1720(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2026 | 75.514 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 75.1725(c) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 01/15/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 01/15/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 01/08/2026 | 70.209(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 01/08/2026 | 75.364(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/08/2026 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 12/22/2025 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,431 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 220 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/19/2025 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 42d lost |
| 11/15/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 70d lost |
| 11/07/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/30/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/15/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 09/03/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 107d lost |
| 08/21/2025 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 08/20/2025 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 07/25/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 37d lost |
Inspections
View all 352 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 02/05/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/21/2026 | 01/21/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/12/2026 | 01/15/2026 | 36.50 | 1 |
| 01/07/2026 | 01/07/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 233.00 | 7 | |
| 12/30/2025 | 12/30/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 12/08/2025 | 12/08/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 11/24/2025 | 11/24/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 11/19/2025 | 11/19/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Deer Run Mine have?
Deer Run Mine has 1344 MSHA violations on record, of which 288 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.0M.
What type of mine is Deer Run Mine?
Deer Run Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL. It currently has 80 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Deer Run Mine?
According to MSHA records, Deer Run Mine has 220 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Deer Run Mine?
Deer Run Mine is operated by Patton Mining LLC and controlled by Foresight Energy Labor LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1103182.