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

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Loudermilk Contracting, Inc.

Controller: John Daniel Loudermilk; Joseph Henry Loudermilk

Location: Spurgeon, Pike County, IN

Employees: 16

99
Violations
42
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$40K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1202410
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees16
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates38.2894440, -87.2533330
Nearest TownSpurgeon

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.