Key Takeaway
Wildcat Hills Mine - Cottage Grove Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Equality, Gallatin County, IL. It has 276 violations on record (80 S&S) and $87K in proposed penalties. Operated by Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC.
Wildcat Hills Mine - Cottage Grove Pit
Operator: Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation
Location: Equality, Gallatin County, IL
Recent Violations
View all 276 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2019 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $514 |
| 06/05/2019 | 77.1112(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/05/2019 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,709 |
| 04/08/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/08/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/03/2019 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 04/01/2019 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/01/2019 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 11/19/2018 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 10/29/2018 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/29/2018 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/29/2018 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/29/2018 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/29/2018 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/29/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $691 |
| 10/21/2018 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,539 |
| 10/21/2018 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/20/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,852 |
| 09/20/2018 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 44 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2019 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/20/2018 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/03/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 25d lost |
| 07/15/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/07/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 49d lost |
| 04/12/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/04/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 12/16/2010 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 65d lost |
| 04/01/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/31/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 105 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2020 | 08/14/2020 | 29.25 | 2 |
| 03/10/2020 | 03/11/2020 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 03/10/2020 | 03/16/2020 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/02/2020 | 01/02/2020 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 09/24/2019 | 09/24/2019 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 06/05/2019 | 06/24/2019 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2019 | 06/21/2019 | 104.50 | 2 |
| 10/21/2018 | 12/18/2018 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 10/01/2018 | 02/01/2019 | 112.25 | 3 |
| 09/19/2018 | 02/26/2019 | 53.00 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Wildcat Hills Mine - Cottage Grove Pit have?
Wildcat Hills Mine - Cottage Grove Pit has 276 MSHA violations on record, of which 80 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $87K.
What type of mine is Wildcat Hills Mine - Cottage Grove Pit?
Wildcat Hills Mine - Cottage Grove Pit is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Equality, Gallatin County, IL. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Wildcat Hills Mine - Cottage Grove Pit?
According to MSHA records, Wildcat Hills Mine - Cottage Grove Pit has 44 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Wildcat Hills Mine - Cottage Grove Pit?
Wildcat Hills Mine - Cottage Grove Pit is operated by Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1103017.