Key Takeaway

Miller Creek Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Switz City, Greene County, IN. It has 24 violations on record (0 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC.

Miller Creek Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation

Location: Switz City, Greene County, IN

24
Violations
0
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/18/2003 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/18/2003 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/18/2003 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/18/2002 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/18/2001 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/16/2001 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/11/2001 77.1710(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/11/2001 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/11/2001 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/05/2001 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
04/05/2001 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
04/05/2001 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/05/2001 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/05/2001 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/04/2001 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/03/2001 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/03/2001 77.400(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/03/2001 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/09/2001 77.202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/23/2000 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/03/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted
04/19/2000 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/12/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
03/15/2000 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 7d restricted
01/17/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost
01/14/2000 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/03/2004 02/03/2004 3.00 1
09/18/2003 09/22/2003 16.50 1
03/25/2003 03/25/2003 8.00 1
10/18/2002 10/18/2002 10.00 2
09/18/2002 09/18/2002 6.00 1
02/05/2002 02/05/2002 3.00 1
10/24/2001 10/24/2001 4.00 1
07/25/2001 09/18/2001 13.75 1
07/12/2001 07/12/2001 8.00 1
05/01/2001 05/03/2001 8.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1201974
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.0666660, -87.0666660
Nearest TownSwitz City

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Miller Creek Mine have?

Miller Creek Mine has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Miller Creek Mine?

Miller Creek Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Switz City, Greene County, IN. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Miller Creek Mine?

According to MSHA records, Miller Creek Mine has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Miller Creek Mine?

Miller Creek Mine is operated by Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1201974.