Key Takeaway
Shoal Creek Mine is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Oakman, Walker County, AL. It has 11,035 violations on record (3,572 S&S) and $9.3M in proposed penalties. Operated by Peabody Southeast Mining, LLC.
Shoal Creek Mine
Operator: Peabody Southeast Mining, LLC
Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation
Location: Oakman, Walker County, AL
Employees: 403
Recent Violations
View all 11,035 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | 75.380(d)(7)(vi) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/05/2026 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/05/2026 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/05/2026 | 75.1909(a)(10) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/05/2026 | 75.1909(a)(10) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.380(d)(7)(vi) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.1909(a)(10) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.400 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.1505(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.1725(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.1100-2(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 75.380(d)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.1403 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.1403 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2026 | 75.1434(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 75.1722(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1,534 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 11/08/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 44d lost |
| 10/22/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 10/07/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 69d lost |
| 09/03/2025 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 08/08/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 07/25/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 107d lost |
| 07/18/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/10/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 07/08/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 2,874 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 02/23/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 02/10/2026 | 02/10/2026 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 02/05/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/04/2026 | 02/04/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/29/2026 | 01/29/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Shoal Creek Mine have?
Shoal Creek Mine has 11035 MSHA violations on record, of which 3572 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9.3M.
What type of mine is Shoal Creek Mine?
Shoal Creek Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Oakman, Walker County, AL. It currently has 403 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Shoal Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, Shoal Creek Mine has 1534 reported accident/injury records and 3 fatalities on file.
Who operates Shoal Creek Mine?
Shoal Creek Mine is operated by Peabody Southeast Mining, LLC and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 0102901.