Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 2
NonProducing
Underground
Coal
Operator: Sunrise Coal, LLC
Controller: Hallador Energy Company
Location: Oaktown, Knox County, IN
Employees: 21
1,398
Violations
300
S&S Violations
226
Accidents
$569K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,398 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 11/04/2025 | 75.1107-16(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 10/31/2024 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 08/14/2024 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/08/2024 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/18/2024 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 06/04/2024 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/03/2024 | 75.1202 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/29/2024 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 05/13/2024 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/07/2024 | 75.333(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/01/2024 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 04/29/2024 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $797 |
| 04/24/2024 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 04/15/2024 | 75.512-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/09/2024 | 75.1106-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $736 |
| 02/08/2024 | 75.1718 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/07/2024 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 226 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/19/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 15d restricted |
| 10/17/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 27d restricted |
| 04/30/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/22/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 14d restricted |
| 07/11/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 10d lost, 16d restricted |
| 07/09/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 79d restricted |
| 05/02/2024 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 43d lost, 46d restricted |
| 04/04/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 54d restricted |
| 02/19/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 32d lost, 61d restricted |
Inspections
View all 1,056 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 01/29/2026 | 01/29/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 01/12/2026 | 01/12/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 03/05/2026 | 129.75 | 3 |
| 12/19/2025 | 12/19/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 12/01/2025 | 12/01/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 11/06/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 10/28/2025 | 10/28/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 10/20/2025 | 10/20/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 10/15/2025 | 10/15/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1202418
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees21
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.8069440, -87.4097220
Nearest TownOaktown
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 2 have?
Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 2 has 1398 MSHA violations on record, of which 300 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $569K.
What type of mine is Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 2?
Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Oaktown, Knox County, IN. It currently has 21 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 2?
According to MSHA records, Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 2 has 226 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 2?
Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 2 is operated by Sunrise Coal, LLC and controlled by Hallador Energy Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1202418.