Key Takeaway

Discovery is a abandoned facility mine producing Coal, located in Somerville, Gibson County, IN. It has 183 violations on record (56 S&S) and $146K in proposed penalties. Operated by United Minerals Co LLC.

Discovery

Abandoned Facility Coal

Operator: United Minerals Co LLC

Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation

Location: Somerville, Gibson County, IN

183
Violations
56
S&S Violations
25
Accidents
$146K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/11/2010 77.1607(l) S&S ModNegligence $2,678
03/09/2010 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $190
03/08/2010 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $1,111
03/08/2010 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
03/08/2010 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
04/24/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $946
04/24/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/22/2009 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
04/22/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
04/22/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
04/22/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
04/22/2009 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $425
03/31/2009 77.1600(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
03/10/2009 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
03/10/2009 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $3,405
03/09/2009 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,111
06/27/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $499
06/27/2008 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/28/2008 77.1607(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/28/2008 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/24/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
12/03/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
09/26/2008 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost
02/12/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/07/2007 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
08/07/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
04/28/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
04/16/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/12/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 63d restricted
03/05/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/05/2012 03/12/2012 4.00 1
06/02/2011 06/02/2011 4.00 1
03/24/2011 03/24/2011 2.00 1
08/11/2010 08/18/2010 42.50 2
03/08/2010 03/10/2010 29.00 1
04/20/2009 05/08/2009 82.50 1
03/31/2009 03/31/2009 5.25 1
03/09/2009 03/13/2009 60.25 2
05/05/2008 06/27/2008 69.75 3
01/29/2008 01/31/2008 2.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1202296
Mine TypeFacility
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.2325000, -87.4058330
Nearest TownSomerville

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Discovery have?

Discovery has 183 MSHA violations on record, of which 56 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $146K.

What type of mine is Discovery?

Discovery is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Somerville, Gibson County, IN. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Discovery?

According to MSHA records, Discovery has 25 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Discovery?

Discovery is operated by United Minerals Co LLC and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1202296.