Viking Mine - Corning Pit
Abandoned
Surface
Coal
Operator: Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation
Location: Montgomery, Daviess County, IN
309
Violations
97
S&S Violations
38
Accidents
$155K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 309 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2015 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 09/08/2014 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 09/08/2014 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 09/05/2014 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 02/24/2014 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 02/24/2014 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 02/12/2014 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $392 |
| 07/30/2013 | 77.410(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 07/30/2013 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 04/02/2013 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,657 |
| 04/02/2013 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,657 |
| 01/18/2013 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $207 |
| 01/18/2013 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 01/18/2013 | 62.130(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/18/2013 | 62.130(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/17/2012 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,209 |
| 12/17/2012 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/17/2012 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 12/17/2012 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 12/17/2012 | 77.1608(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 38 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 171d lost |
| 11/29/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 80d lost |
| 12/30/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/22/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 52d restricted |
| 08/12/2008 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 56d lost |
| 02/12/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 126d lost, 43d restricted |
| 02/15/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 04/12/2005 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/03/2004 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/07/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 10d lost, 9d restricted |
Inspections
View all 87 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2016 | 08/15/2016 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 01/28/2016 | 01/28/2016 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 10/27/2015 | 10/27/2015 | 5.50 | 2 |
| 09/15/2015 | 09/29/2015 | 14.75 | 2 |
| 03/17/2015 | 03/25/2015 | 19.50 | 2 |
| 08/05/2014 | 09/22/2014 | 37.50 | 3 |
| 04/15/2014 | 04/15/2014 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 11/14/2013 | 02/27/2014 | 44.25 | 1 |
| 10/09/2013 | 10/09/2013 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 04/01/2013 | 08/05/2013 | 61.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1201946
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.6916670, -87.0663890
Nearest TownMontgomery
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Viking Mine - Corning Pit have?
Viking Mine - Corning Pit has 309 MSHA violations on record, of which 97 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $155K.
What type of mine is Viking Mine - Corning Pit?
Viking Mine - Corning Pit is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Montgomery, Daviess County, IN. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Viking Mine - Corning Pit?
According to MSHA records, Viking Mine - Corning Pit has 38 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Viking Mine - Corning Pit?
Viking Mine - Corning Pit is operated by Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1201946.