Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: Sunrise Coal, LLC
Controller: Hallador Energy Company
Location: Oaktown, Knox County, IN
Employees: 388
3,541
Violations
758
S&S Violations
370
Accidents
$2.1M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 3,541 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | 75.337(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.807 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.503 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.400 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.337(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 75.604(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.360(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/15/2026 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 02/13/2026 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/09/2026 | 70.100(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 75.333(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 75.333(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 370 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/19/2026 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/19/2026 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/04/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/18/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 20d lost, 16d restricted |
| 10/17/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 10/06/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 8d lost, 24d restricted |
| 09/17/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/14/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 16d lost, 29d restricted |
| 09/12/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 26d restricted |
Inspections
View all 1,344 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 03/02/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 4.00 | 1 | |
| 02/24/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 02/17/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 02/15/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 24.50 | 2 |
| 02/11/2026 | 02/11/2026 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 02/06/2026 | 02/06/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 01/30/2026 | 01/30/2026 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 01/29/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 20.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1202394
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees388
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates38.8069440, -87.4097220
Nearest TownOaktown
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1 have?
Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1 has 3541 MSHA violations on record, of which 758 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.1M.
What type of mine is Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1?
Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Oaktown, Knox County, IN. It currently has 388 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1?
According to MSHA records, Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1 has 370 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1?
Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1 is operated by Sunrise Coal, LLC and controlled by Hallador Energy Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1202394.