Key Takeaway
Preparation Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Coulterville, Randolph County, IL. It has 179 violations on record (65 S&S) and $32K in proposed penalties. Operated by Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC.
Preparation Plant
Operator: Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation
Location: Coulterville, Randolph County, IL
Employees: 31
Recent Violations
View all 179 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 12/31/2024 | 77.513 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 12/10/2024 | 77.200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 08/27/2024 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
| 08/20/2024 | 77.213 | S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 07/16/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $147 |
| 01/17/2024 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/08/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/06/2023 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/28/2023 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/02/2022 | 77.213 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 11/02/2022 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/02/2022 | 77.204 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/19/2022 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/14/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/09/2022 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/14/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/31/2022 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/22/2021 | 77.205(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $729 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 32 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 56d lost |
| 01/02/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 66d lost |
| 09/03/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/04/2019 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/01/2019 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 140d lost |
| 01/16/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 22d lost |
| 06/15/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 23d lost, 11d restricted |
| 08/27/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost |
| 04/20/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 08/07/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 70d lost |
Inspections
View all 117 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 10/20/2025 | 02/06/2026 | 95.25 | 2 |
| 09/29/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 21.00 | 2 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 06/16/2025 | 07/02/2025 | 47.00 | 1 |
| 04/16/2025 | 04/16/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2024 | 02/25/2025 | 57.75 | 4 |
| 12/10/2024 | 12/11/2024 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 11/20/2024 | 11/20/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 06/24/2024 | 06/24/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Preparation Plant have?
Preparation Plant has 179 MSHA violations on record, of which 65 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $32K.
What type of mine is Preparation Plant?
Preparation Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Coulterville, Randolph County, IL. It currently has 31 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Preparation Plant?
According to MSHA records, Preparation Plant has 32 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Preparation Plant?
Preparation Plant is operated by Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1102546.