Key Takeaway
Oaktown Fuels Preparation Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Oaktown, Knox County, IN. It has 133 violations on record (37 S&S) and $21K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sunrise Coal, LLC.
Oaktown Fuels Preparation Plant
Operator: Sunrise Coal, LLC
Controller: Hallador Energy Company
Location: Oaktown, Knox County, IN
Employees: 37
Recent Violations
View all 133 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2025 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/12/2024 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/19/2024 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/01/2023 | 71.100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 02/22/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $155 |
| 02/22/2023 | 77.1104 | S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/22/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/23/2022 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/23/2022 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/22/2022 | 77.400(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 12/29/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 12/20/2021 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $215 |
| 12/08/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/30/2021 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $220 |
| 06/30/2021 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/30/2021 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/28/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/28/2021 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/28/2021 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/28/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 106d restricted |
| 02/04/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 136d restricted |
| 10/20/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/10/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 04/17/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/07/2017 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/22/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/11/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 01/17/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/29/2013 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 108 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | 02/11/2026 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 02/11/2026 | 02/11/2026 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 11/05/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 80.25 | 4 |
| 06/06/2025 | 09/19/2025 | 43.75 | 5 |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/02/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 16.25 | 2 |
| 02/05/2025 | 02/05/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 10/03/2024 | 01/23/2025 | 88.25 | 4 |
| 07/24/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 55.25 | 3 |
| 07/18/2024 | 07/18/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Oaktown Fuels Preparation Plant have?
Oaktown Fuels Preparation Plant has 133 MSHA violations on record, of which 37 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $21K.
What type of mine is Oaktown Fuels Preparation Plant?
Oaktown Fuels Preparation Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Oaktown, Knox County, IN. It currently has 37 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Oaktown Fuels Preparation Plant?
According to MSHA records, Oaktown Fuels Preparation Plant has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Oaktown Fuels Preparation Plant?
Oaktown Fuels Preparation Plant is operated by Sunrise Coal, LLC and controlled by Hallador Energy Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1202462.