Key Takeaway
Flint Hill Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Mariah Hill, Spencer County, IN. It has 7 violations on record (2 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sun Energy Group, LLC.
Flint Hill Mine
Operator: Sun Energy Group, LLC
Controller: Scott Schue; J. Kenneth Merten; Greg Olinger
Location: Mariah Hill, Spencer County, IN
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 7 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | 50.30 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/01/2024 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
| 12/04/2023 | 62.130(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/30/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/28/2023 | 62.130(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/08/2022 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $215 |
| 02/04/2020 | 48.23(a)(3) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $123 |
Inspections
View all 18 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 07/30/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 01/22/2025 | 01/24/2025 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 11/18/2024 | 11/19/2024 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 10/15/2024 | 10/17/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/18/2024 | 43.25 | 1 |
| 11/01/2023 | 12/14/2023 | 96.25 | 1 |
| 08/15/2023 | 09/19/2023 | 48.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Flint Hill Mine have?
Flint Hill Mine has 7 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.
What type of mine is Flint Hill Mine?
Flint Hill Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Mariah Hill, Spencer County, IN. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Flint Hill Mine?
According to MSHA records, Flint Hill Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Flint Hill Mine?
Flint Hill Mine is operated by Sun Energy Group, LLC and controlled by Scott Schue; J. Kenneth Merten; Greg Olinger. MSHA Mine ID: 1202497.