Francisco Underground Pit
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation
Location: Francisco, Gibson County, IN
Employees: 198
6,084
Violations
1,223
S&S Violations
346
Accidents
$7.0M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 6,084 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | 75.1914(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/05/2026 | 75.1909(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 75.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.1909(b)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.1910(j) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.1914(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 75.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 346 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2026 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/11/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 63d lost |
| 07/29/2024 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 07/16/2024 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 236d lost |
| 07/02/2024 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/25/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/13/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 06/11/2024 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/31/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
| 02/29/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 60d lost, 10d restricted |
Inspections
View all 1,512 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 02/17/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 02/10/2026 | 02/10/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/04/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 02/02/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 01/27/2026 | 01/27/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 01/20/2026 | 01/20/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/16/2026 | 01/16/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1202295
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees198
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates38.3375000, -87.4338890
Nearest TownFrancisco
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Francisco Underground Pit have?
Francisco Underground Pit has 6084 MSHA violations on record, of which 1223 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7.0M.
What type of mine is Francisco Underground Pit?
Francisco Underground Pit is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Francisco, Gibson County, IN. It currently has 198 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Francisco Underground Pit?
According to MSHA records, Francisco Underground Pit has 346 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Francisco Underground Pit?
Francisco Underground Pit is operated by Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1202295.