Prairie Eagle-Underground
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: Knight Hawk Coal, LLC
Controller: CBR Investments, LLC; CBR Investments II, LLC
Location: Cutler, Perry County, IL
Employees: 270
3,507
Violations
621
S&S Violations
320
Accidents
$2.2M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 3,507 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/05/2026 | 75.523-2(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/05/2026 | 75.606 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/05/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/05/2026 | 75.1107-4(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.1909(a)(8) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.606 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.902 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.1916(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.1910(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.1911(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 320 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/11/2026 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/25/2026 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/05/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/04/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/11/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 10/03/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
| 09/17/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/16/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 09/13/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 609 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 03/02/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 02/12/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 02/10/2026 | 02/10/2026 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 01/29/2026 | 01/29/2026 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 01/14/2026 | 01/14/2026 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 01/12/2026 | 01/12/2026 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 726.50 | 8 | |
| 12/29/2025 | 12/29/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/18/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1103147
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees270
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates38.0861110, -89.5188890
Nearest TownCutler
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Prairie Eagle-Underground have?
Prairie Eagle-Underground has 3507 MSHA violations on record, of which 621 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.2M.
What type of mine is Prairie Eagle-Underground?
Prairie Eagle-Underground is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Cutler, Perry County, IL. It currently has 270 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Prairie Eagle-Underground?
According to MSHA records, Prairie Eagle-Underground has 320 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Prairie Eagle-Underground?
Prairie Eagle-Underground is operated by Knight Hawk Coal, LLC and controlled by CBR Investments, LLC; CBR Investments II, LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1103147.