Gibson South
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: Gibson County Coal, LLC
Controller: Alliance Resource Partners LP
Location: Owensville, Gibson County, IN
Employees: 365
1,442
Violations
387
S&S Violations
257
Accidents
$1.3M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,442 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 75.342(a)(4) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.362(d)(3)(ii) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.1905(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.1909(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 75.1100-2(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 75.523-2(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 75.1909(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2026 | 75.342(a)(4) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 01/13/2026 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,184 |
| 01/12/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 257 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2026 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/21/2026 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/01/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 08/29/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/26/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 101d lost |
| 08/12/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/11/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 18d lost |
| 08/06/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 24d lost |
| 08/01/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 119d lost |
| 07/28/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
Inspections
View all 1,040 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 03/04/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 02/27/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/23/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/17/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 02/10/2026 | 02/10/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 02/04/2026 | 02/04/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 01/23/2026 | 01/23/2026 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 01/20/2026 | 01/20/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1202388
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees365
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates38.3055560, -87.7080560
Nearest TownOwensville
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Gibson South have?
Gibson South has 1442 MSHA violations on record, of which 387 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.3M.
What type of mine is Gibson South?
Gibson South is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Owensville, Gibson County, IN. It currently has 365 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Gibson South?
According to MSHA records, Gibson South has 257 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Gibson South?
Gibson South is operated by Gibson County Coal, LLC and controlled by Alliance Resource Partners LP. MSHA Mine ID: 1202388.