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
Operator: Continental Coal Inc
Controller: William P Moore III; Philip E Tearney
Location: Foster, Bates County, MO
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 145 →| 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
View all 5 →| 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
View all 81 →| 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
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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.