Key Takeaway
Prairie Eagle is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Cutler, Perry County, IL. It has 226 violations on record (96 S&S) and $119K in proposed penalties. Operated by Knight Hawk Coal, LLC.
Prairie Eagle
Operator: Knight Hawk Coal, LLC
Controller: CBR Investments, LLC; CBR Investments II, LLC
Location: Cutler, Perry County, IL
Employees: 27
Recent Violations
View all 226 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 10/06/2025 | 77.1607(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 10/06/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 10/06/2025 | 77.1710(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 09/30/2025 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/30/2025 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 04/02/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/26/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2024 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/11/2024 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/01/2024 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/15/2024 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/15/2024 | 77.506 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/09/2024 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/25/2024 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 03/25/2024 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/08/2024 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,188 |
| 02/28/2024 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 02/28/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 61 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 05/03/2025 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/02/2025 | ENTRAPMENT | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/17/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/08/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 40d lost |
| 11/14/2024 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/27/2024 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/10/2024 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/25/2024 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/18/2024 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 82 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 76.00 | 4 | |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/15/2025 | 17.25 | 1 |
| 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 04/21/2025 | 08/25/2025 | 100.00 | 6 |
| 04/01/2025 | 04/02/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2024 | 03/02/2025 | 75.75 | 2 |
| 09/17/2024 | 09/17/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 4.50 | 2 |
| 04/09/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 115.00 | 5 |
| 04/09/2024 | 04/15/2024 | 10.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Prairie Eagle have?
Prairie Eagle has 226 MSHA violations on record, of which 96 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $119K.
What type of mine is Prairie Eagle?
Prairie Eagle is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Cutler, Perry County, IL. It currently has 27 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Prairie Eagle?
According to MSHA records, Prairie Eagle has 61 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Prairie Eagle?
Prairie Eagle is operated by Knight Hawk Coal, LLC and controlled by CBR Investments, LLC; CBR Investments II, LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1103143.