Farmersburg Mine
Abandoned
Surface
Coal
Operator: Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation
Location: Farmersburg, Vigo County, IN
431
Violations
84
S&S Violations
58
Accidents
$180K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 431 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2014 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $108 |
| 03/17/2014 | 77.1705 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 08/07/2013 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $108 |
| 11/19/2012 | 71.402(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $460 |
| 08/22/2012 | 77.1109(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/22/2012 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/31/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/05/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/05/2011 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $117 |
| 02/16/2011 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 08/17/2010 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $807 |
| 08/17/2010 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $807 |
| 08/14/2010 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 08/14/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,996 |
| 08/14/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,996 |
| 08/14/2010 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 08/14/2010 | 77.205 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 08/14/2010 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $3,405 |
| 08/10/2010 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $807 |
| 06/22/2010 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $807 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 58 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 12/03/2009 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/18/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/19/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 225d lost |
| 03/14/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/16/2006 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 10/11/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 35d lost |
| 09/13/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 13d lost, 34d restricted |
| 06/11/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/10/2005 | EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 74 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2015 | 01/29/2015 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 01/06/2015 | 01/06/2015 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 08/26/2014 | 09/08/2014 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 03/13/2014 | 03/17/2014 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 05/02/2013 | 08/07/2013 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 10/22/2012 | 11/20/2012 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 08/15/2012 | 08/23/2012 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 01/05/2012 | 01/05/2012 | 7.50 | 2 |
| 10/31/2011 | 10/31/2011 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/05/2011 | 07/11/2011 | 12.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1202174
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.2922220, -87.3372220
Nearest TownFarmersburg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Farmersburg Mine have?
Farmersburg Mine has 431 MSHA violations on record, of which 84 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $180K.
What type of mine is Farmersburg Mine?
Farmersburg Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Farmersburg, Vigo County, IN. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Farmersburg Mine?
According to MSHA records, Farmersburg Mine has 58 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Farmersburg Mine?
Farmersburg Mine is operated by Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1202174.