Key Takeaway

Walnut Creek is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Foster, Bates County, MO. It has 145 violations on record (32 S&S) and $60K in proposed penalties. Operated by Continental Coal Inc.

Walnut Creek

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Continental Coal Inc

Controller: William P Moore III; Philip E Tearney

Location: Foster, Bates County, MO

Employees: 5

145
Violations
32
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$60K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/18/2026 77.205(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/18/2026 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/18/2026 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/18/2026 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/18/2026 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
09/10/2025 71.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/10/2025 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/10/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/10/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/04/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/15/2024 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/15/2024 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/27/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/27/2024 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/17/2023 77.1607(n) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/17/2023 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/11/2022 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $169
03/09/2022 71.206(d)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/18/2020 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
09/25/2018 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/22/2013 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 15d lost
06/12/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/08/2005 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
08/24/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost
08/17/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/17/2026 03/02/2026 66.25 2
09/09/2025 09/15/2025 27.50 1
03/05/2025 03/10/2025 2.00 1
02/20/2025 03/10/2025 27.00 1
08/13/2024 08/19/2024 37.50 1
02/26/2024 03/04/2024 6.50 1
02/23/2024 03/04/2024 45.50 1
04/17/2023 04/23/2023 3.00 1
04/16/2023 04/22/2023 33.50 1
01/22/2023 01/25/2023 30.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2302262
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates38.1663890, -94.5997220
Nearest TownFoster

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Walnut Creek have?

Walnut Creek has 145 MSHA violations on record, of which 32 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $60K.

What type of mine is Walnut Creek?

Walnut Creek is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Foster, Bates County, MO. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Walnut Creek?

According to MSHA records, Walnut Creek has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Walnut Creek?

Walnut Creek is operated by Continental Coal Inc and controlled by William P Moore III; Philip E Tearney. MSHA Mine ID: 2302262.