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

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Alcoa Fuels Inc.

Controller: Alcoa Corporation

Location: Boonville, Warrick County, IN

Employees: 25

78
Violations
30
S&S Violations
19
Accidents
$40K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1202428
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees25
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates38.0919440, -87.3475000
Nearest TownBoonville

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.