Key Takeaway
Freelandville East is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Freelandville, Knox County, IN. It has 76 violations on record (11 S&S) and $22K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sunrise Coal, LLC.
Freelandville East
Operator: Sunrise Coal, LLC
Controller: Hallador Energy Company
Location: Freelandville, Knox County, IN
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 76 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/21/2018 | 71.404(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 09/23/2015 | 77.1713(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/08/2015 | 77.1303(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 09/23/2014 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 11/19/2013 | 77.1302(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,304 |
| 04/10/2012 | 77.1303(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 01/09/2012 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/23/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/23/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/01/2010 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/01/2010 | 62.130(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 01/27/2010 | 77.1302(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 01/27/2010 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 01/21/2010 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,106 |
| 04/30/2009 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,111 |
| 04/30/2009 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 04/29/2009 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $162 |
| 04/29/2009 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 01/21/2009 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $807 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 60 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | 01/13/2026 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 07/07/2025 | 07/07/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 02/04/2025 | 02/04/2025 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 04/04/2024 | 08/26/2024 | 34.50 | 3 |
| 03/04/2024 | 03/04/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 12/06/2023 | 12/14/2023 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 09/21/2023 | 09/21/2023 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 08/08/2023 | 08/14/2023 | 34.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Freelandville East have?
Freelandville East has 76 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $22K.
What type of mine is Freelandville East?
Freelandville East is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Freelandville, Knox County, IN. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Freelandville East?
According to MSHA records, Freelandville East has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Freelandville East?
Freelandville East is operated by Sunrise Coal, LLC and controlled by Hallador Energy Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1202339.