Key Takeaway
Golden Eagle Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Pinckneyville, Perry County, IL. It has 34 violations on record (7 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Knight Hawk Coal, LLC.
Golden Eagle Mine
Operator: Knight Hawk Coal, LLC
Controller: CBR Investments, LLC; CBR Investments II, LLC
Location: Pinckneyville, Perry County, IL
Employees: 23
Recent Violations
View all 34 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/21/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/11/2025 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/21/2024 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/20/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $535 |
| 05/09/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/09/2023 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/09/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/01/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/10/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $716 |
| 04/26/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/10/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/10/2022 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/28/2021 | 77.400(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $674 |
| 05/17/2021 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $202 |
| 04/20/2021 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
| 04/20/2021 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/20/2021 | 71.206(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
| 04/20/2021 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/11/2020 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,483 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost |
| 06/19/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/05/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 41d lost |
| 09/30/2021 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/15/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 143d lost |
| 02/11/2020 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 11/20/2019 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/18/2019 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/04/2019 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/27/2019 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 314d lost |
Inspections
View all 37 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 1.00 | 1 | |
| 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 04/11/2025 | 07/21/2025 | 17.00 | 2 |
| 02/03/2025 | 02/25/2025 | 51.50 | 2 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/23/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 6.50 | 2 |
| 04/15/2024 | 09/04/2024 | 51.25 | 1 |
| 03/25/2024 | 03/26/2024 | 11.00 | 2 |
| 10/02/2023 | 02/26/2024 | 41.75 | 2 |
| 04/03/2023 | 08/22/2023 | 82.00 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Golden Eagle Mine have?
Golden Eagle Mine has 34 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.
What type of mine is Golden Eagle Mine?
Golden Eagle Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pinckneyville, Perry County, IL. It currently has 23 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Golden Eagle Mine?
According to MSHA records, Golden Eagle Mine has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Golden Eagle Mine?
Golden Eagle Mine is operated by Knight Hawk Coal, LLC and controlled by CBR Investments, LLC; CBR Investments II, LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1103274.