Key Takeaway
Wildcat Hills Mine-Underground is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Eldorado, Saline County, IL. It has 3,331 violations on record (537 S&S) and $2.8M in proposed penalties. Operated by Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC.
Wildcat Hills Mine-Underground
Operator: Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation
Location: Eldorado, Saline County, IL
Recent Violations
View all 3,331 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2020 | 77.1607(n) | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/12/2020 | 75.507 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $185 |
| 02/20/2020 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $5,332 |
| 12/17/2019 | 49.16 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 12/17/2019 | 49.16(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 12/17/2019 | 75.1910(j) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 12/16/2019 | 75.380(d)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 12/16/2019 | 75.1914(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 12/12/2019 | 75.1911(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 12/11/2019 | 75.1501(a)(3) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $482 |
| 12/10/2019 | 75.1107-13(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 12/10/2019 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 12/09/2019 | 50.11(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/09/2019 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/09/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $298 |
| 12/09/2019 | 77.513 | S&S | ModNegligence | $720 |
| 12/09/2019 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 12/05/2019 | 75.360(f) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $482 |
| 12/03/2019 | 75.701 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 12/03/2019 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $185 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 237 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/25/2019 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
| 11/19/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 11/06/2019 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 19d lost |
| 11/01/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 10/16/2019 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 24d lost, 10d restricted |
| 10/10/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 09/24/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/20/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/11/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost |
Inspections
View all 591 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2020 | 12/08/2020 | 29.50 | 4 |
| 08/11/2020 | 08/11/2020 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/08/2020 | 06/08/2020 | 15.00 | 2 |
| 06/04/2020 | 06/04/2020 | 16.00 | 2 |
| 06/02/2020 | 06/02/2020 | 18.00 | 2 |
| 05/19/2020 | 05/19/2020 | 18.00 | 2 |
| 05/18/2020 | 05/18/2020 | 24.50 | 3 |
| 05/13/2020 | 05/13/2020 | 15.00 | 2 |
| 05/04/2020 | 05/04/2020 | 17.00 | 2 |
| 04/20/2020 | 04/20/2020 | 8.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Wildcat Hills Mine-Underground have?
Wildcat Hills Mine-Underground has 3331 MSHA violations on record, of which 537 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.8M.
What type of mine is Wildcat Hills Mine-Underground?
Wildcat Hills Mine-Underground is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Eldorado, Saline County, IL. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Wildcat Hills Mine-Underground?
According to MSHA records, Wildcat Hills Mine-Underground has 237 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Wildcat Hills Mine-Underground?
Wildcat Hills Mine-Underground is operated by Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1103156.