Key Takeaway
Prosperity Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Petersburg, IN 47567, Pike County, IN. It has 6,384 violations on record (1,444 S&S) and $9.1M in proposed penalties. Operated by Sunrise Coal, LLC.
Prosperity Mine
Operator: Sunrise Coal, LLC
Controller: Hallador Energy Company
Location: Petersburg, IN 47567, Pike County, IN
Employees: 27
Recent Violations
View all 6,384 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2023 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/10/2022 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/10/2022 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/10/2022 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/10/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/17/2014 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $162 |
| 12/17/2014 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 11/06/2014 | 75.364(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 11/05/2014 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 10/17/2014 | 75.333(d)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,412 |
| 10/17/2014 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,412 |
| 10/06/2014 | 75.512 | S&S | HighNegligence | $13,268 |
| 09/03/2014 | 75.380(d)(7)(iv) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 08/20/2014 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $9,634 |
| 08/20/2014 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $9,634 |
| 08/20/2014 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $9,634 |
| 08/20/2014 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $9,634 |
| 08/20/2014 | 75.604(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,996 |
| 08/20/2014 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 08/20/2014 | 75.1403 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 604 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 22d restricted |
| 11/05/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 17d lost |
| 08/20/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 08/18/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/07/2014 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 35d restricted |
| 06/24/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/15/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/02/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/20/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/17/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 893 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | 01/22/2026 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 09/04/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/28/2025 | 08/28/2025 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2024 | 03/12/2025 | 37.00 | 3 |
| 05/07/2024 | 09/23/2024 | 35.00 | 5 |
| 12/13/2023 | 02/28/2024 | 60.75 | 5 |
| 08/28/2023 | 08/28/2023 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 08/02/2023 | 08/02/2023 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 07/26/2023 | 07/27/2023 | 3.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Prosperity Mine have?
Prosperity Mine has 6384 MSHA violations on record, of which 1444 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9.1M.
What type of mine is Prosperity Mine?
Prosperity Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Petersburg, IN 47567, Pike County, IN. It currently has 27 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Prosperity Mine?
According to MSHA records, Prosperity Mine has 604 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Prosperity Mine?
Prosperity Mine is operated by Sunrise Coal, LLC and controlled by Hallador Energy Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1202249.