Key Takeaway

Foidel Creek Mine is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Oak Creek, Routt County, CO. It has 6,277 violations on record (840 S&S) and $5.3M in proposed penalties. Operated by Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC.

Foidel Creek Mine

Active Underground Coal

Operator: Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC

Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation

Location: Oak Creek, Routt County, CO

Employees: 209

6,277
Violations
840
S&S Violations
595
Accidents
$5.3M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/03/2026 77.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
03/03/2026 77.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
03/03/2026 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
03/02/2026 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/26/2026 75.1712-6(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/26/2026 75.1712-6(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/24/2026 75.380(d)(7)(iv) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/24/2026 75.1002(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
02/24/2026 70.208(e)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/24/2026 75.512 Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
02/24/2026 75.821(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
02/24/2026 75.1725(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
02/24/2026 75.1002(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
02/24/2026 75.1002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/19/2026 75.1909(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/18/2026 75.333(c)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/11/2026 75.202(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/11/2026 75.1731(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/11/2026 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/10/2026 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/30/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
10/02/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
09/15/2025 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
08/31/2025 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/22/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/10/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
05/07/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost
03/30/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/23/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/10/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/05/2026 573.50 3
01/05/2026 01/05/2026 10.00 1
12/29/2025 12/29/2025 15.00 1
12/10/2025 12/10/2025 8.50 1
11/18/2025 11/18/2025 14.50 1
11/05/2025 11/05/2025 10.00 1
10/27/2025 10/27/2025 20.50 2
10/15/2025 10/15/2025 16.00 1
10/09/2025 12/22/2025 998.50 8
09/30/2025 09/30/2025 5.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0503836
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees209
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates40.3516670, -107.0572220
Nearest TownOak Creek

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Foidel Creek Mine have?

Foidel Creek Mine has 6277 MSHA violations on record, of which 840 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5.3M.

What type of mine is Foidel Creek Mine?

Foidel Creek Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Oak Creek, Routt County, CO. It currently has 209 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Foidel Creek Mine?

According to MSHA records, Foidel Creek Mine has 595 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Foidel Creek Mine?

Foidel Creek Mine is operated by Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 0503836.