Key Takeaway
Liberty Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Boonville, Warrick County, IN. It has 78 violations on record (30 S&S) and $40K in proposed penalties. Operated by Alcoa Fuels Inc..
Liberty Mine
Operator: Alcoa Fuels Inc.
Controller: Alcoa Corporation
Location: Boonville, Warrick County, IN
Employees: 25
Recent Violations
View all 78 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
| 02/20/2024 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $172 |
| 08/28/2023 | 77.1000 | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,006 |
| 08/28/2023 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,340 |
| 08/28/2023 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/28/2023 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/03/2023 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/09/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/28/2022 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/28/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/28/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/22/2020 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 06/18/2019 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 12/20/2018 | 77.1607(l) | S&S | LowNegligence | $832 |
| 12/20/2018 | 77.1607(l) | S&S | ModNegligence | $319 |
| 07/26/2018 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 07/17/2018 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/17/2018 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/17/2018 | 77.1710(f) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,666 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 19 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 01/07/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 73d lost |
| 12/11/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
| 12/11/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 136d lost |
| 06/25/2018 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 06/18/2018 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 11d lost, 30d restricted |
| 05/08/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 37d lost |
| 01/03/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 193d lost |
| 11/18/2017 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 113d lost |
| 09/19/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 74 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 6.75 | 2 | |
| 05/19/2025 | 05/19/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/29/2025 | 04/29/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2024 | 11/14/2024 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/28/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/21/2024 | 08/27/2024 | 42.00 | 2 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 05/20/2024 | 05/20/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2024 | 03/12/2024 | 81.75 | 2 |
| 11/30/2023 | 12/06/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Liberty Mine have?
Liberty Mine has 78 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $40K.
What type of mine is Liberty Mine?
Liberty Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Boonville, Warrick County, IN. It currently has 25 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Liberty Mine?
According to MSHA records, Liberty Mine has 19 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Liberty Mine?
Liberty Mine is operated by Alcoa Fuels Inc. and controlled by Alcoa Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1202428.