Three Oaks
Abandoned
Surface
Coal
Operator: Luminant Mining Company LLC
Controller: Vistra Energy
Location: Elgin, Lee County, TX
397
Violations
86
S&S Violations
86
Accidents
$220K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 397 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/05/2023 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/18/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 01/17/2023 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/17/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/06/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/05/2021 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 04/21/2021 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 04/21/2021 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 02/02/2021 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/02/2020 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/14/2020 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/19/2019 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 04/20/2018 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 04/09/2018 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/28/2017 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/07/2017 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 11/07/2017 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 11/07/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $239 |
| 11/07/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $429 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 86 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 06/21/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 123d lost |
| 04/13/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 27d lost, 2d restricted |
| 07/16/2019 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 04/22/2019 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/11/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 09/14/2017 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/10/2017 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/06/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 87d lost, 3d restricted |
| 04/22/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 26d lost |
Inspections
View all 125 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2023 | 10/10/2023 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 06/05/2023 | 06/08/2023 | 39.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 01/17/2023 | 01/19/2023 | 42.00 | 2 |
| 07/05/2022 | 07/08/2022 | 40.00 | 1 |
| 10/04/2021 | 10/14/2021 | 69.00 | 1 |
| 04/05/2021 | 04/23/2021 | 112.50 | 1 |
| 01/19/2021 | 02/04/2021 | 112.00 | 1 |
| 12/01/2020 | 05/27/2021 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 05/26/2020 | 06/18/2020 | 130.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4104085
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Lignite)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates30.4163890, -97.2163890
Nearest TownElgin
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Three Oaks have?
Three Oaks has 397 MSHA violations on record, of which 86 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $220K.
What type of mine is Three Oaks?
Three Oaks is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Elgin, Lee County, TX. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Three Oaks?
According to MSHA records, Three Oaks has 86 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Three Oaks?
Three Oaks is operated by Luminant Mining Company LLC and controlled by Vistra Energy. MSHA Mine ID: 4104085.