Key Takeaway

Hawkeye Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Sparta, Randolph County, IL. It has 32 violations on record (3 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Knight Hawk Coal, LLC.

Hawkeye Mine

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Knight Hawk Coal, LLC

Controller: CBR Investments, LLC; CBR Investments II, LLC

Location: Sparta, Randolph County, IL

Employees: 1

32
Violations
3
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/30/2025 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/24/2023 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/13/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/13/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/13/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/13/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/02/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/19/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/28/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/14/2020 77.1605(d) S&S HighNegligence $4,194
04/14/2020 77.1606(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
01/21/2020 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/25/2019 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
09/19/2019 77.205(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
12/06/2018 50.10(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/12/2018 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/18/2018 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/07/2017 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/10/2017 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/08/2016 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/06/2018 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/20/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/14/2025 17.00 2
09/30/2025 09/30/2025 4.50 1
05/27/2025 09/02/2025 44.75 2
02/20/2025 02/20/2025 9.00 1
04/10/2024 04/10/2024 7.50 1
01/09/2024 03/19/2024 8.00 1
04/12/2023 08/21/2023 25.75 2
01/03/2023 03/28/2023 31.00 1
04/19/2022 09/27/2022 49.50 1
01/03/2022 03/29/2022 57.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1103226
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.0738890, -89.7194440
Nearest TownSparta

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Hawkeye Mine have?

Hawkeye Mine has 32 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is Hawkeye Mine?

Hawkeye Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Sparta, Randolph County, IL. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Hawkeye Mine?

According to MSHA records, Hawkeye Mine has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Hawkeye Mine?

Hawkeye Mine is operated by Knight Hawk Coal, LLC and controlled by CBR Investments, LLC; CBR Investments II, LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1103226.