Key Takeaway
Log Creek Surface is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Spurgeon, Pike County, IN. It has 99 violations on record (42 S&S) and $40K in proposed penalties. Operated by Loudermilk Contracting, Inc..
Log Creek Surface
Operator: Loudermilk Contracting, Inc.
Controller: John Daniel Loudermilk; Joseph Henry Loudermilk
Location: Spurgeon, Pike County, IN
Employees: 16
Recent Violations
View all 99 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 71.404(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 10/28/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/11/2025 | 77.513 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/11/2025 | 77.1109(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/06/2025 | 77.400(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 02/06/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/04/2025 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/04/2025 | 71.206(d)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/04/2025 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/11/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 10/11/2016 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $484 |
| 10/11/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 08/31/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 08/29/2016 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $484 |
| 02/16/2016 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/03/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/03/2016 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/08/2015 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/08/2015 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 09/08/2015 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 7 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 23d lost, 109d restricted |
| 04/07/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
| 06/23/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 10/26/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/24/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 06/03/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 04/06/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 61 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | 45.25 | 3 | |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 30.00 | 2 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 12/02/2024 | 03/11/2025 | 70.00 | 3 |
| 09/05/2024 | 09/18/2024 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 06/05/2024 | 06/05/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 03/06/2024 | 03/06/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 01/10/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 12/04/2023 | 12/04/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 07/03/2023 | 07/03/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Log Creek Surface have?
Log Creek Surface has 99 MSHA violations on record, of which 42 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $40K.
What type of mine is Log Creek Surface?
Log Creek Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Spurgeon, Pike County, IN. It currently has 16 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Log Creek Surface?
According to MSHA records, Log Creek Surface has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Log Creek Surface?
Log Creek Surface is operated by Loudermilk Contracting, Inc. and controlled by John Daniel Loudermilk; Joseph Henry Loudermilk. MSHA Mine ID: 1202410.