Key Takeaway

Willow Creek Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Helper, Carbon County, UT. It has 270 violations on record (194 S&S) and $103K in proposed penalties. Operated by Plateau Mining Corporation.

Willow Creek Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Plateau Mining Corporation

Controller: Rag Aktiengesellschaft

Location: Helper, Carbon County, UT

270
Violations
194
S&S Violations
44
Accidents
$103K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/25/2003 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $60
07/25/2003 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $60
07/24/2003 77.403(a-g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/05/2002 77.512 S&S ModNegligence $131
02/06/2002 75.364(b)(4) S&S ModNegligence $66
02/06/2002 75.364(b)(4) S&S ModNegligence $66
02/06/2002 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $113
07/16/2001 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S NoNegligence $20,000
07/16/2001 75.334(b)(1) S&S ModNegligence $25,000
07/16/2001 75.364(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $340
07/16/2001 75.364(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/16/2001 75.1725(a) S&S ModNegligence $242
07/16/2001 75.360(c)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
06/06/2001 77.800-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $184
06/05/2001 48.25(a) S&S HighNegligence $700
06/05/2001 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/05/2001 48.27(a) S&S HighNegligence $2,300
06/04/2001 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $184
06/04/2001 48.29(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $184
06/04/2001 77.208(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $184

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/23/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
08/19/2000 ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/14/2000 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
08/04/2000 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/01/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted
07/31/2000 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
07/31/2000 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 90d lost
07/31/2000 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/31/2000 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
07/31/2000 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/17/2003 08/06/2003 41.00 5
06/25/2003 06/30/2003 4.50 1
06/05/2003 06/21/2004 0.00 0
01/15/2003 01/15/2003 8.50 1
10/15/2002 11/13/2002 42.50 1
09/30/2002 09/30/2002 8.00 1
09/06/2002 09/09/2002 12.00 1
08/26/2002 09/11/2002 10.50 1
08/15/2002 08/15/2002 8.00 1
08/07/2002 08/08/2002 19.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4202113
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.2211110, -111.4950000
Nearest TownHelper

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Willow Creek Mine have?

Willow Creek Mine has 270 MSHA violations on record, of which 194 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $103K.

What type of mine is Willow Creek Mine?

Willow Creek Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Helper, Carbon County, UT. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Willow Creek Mine?

According to MSHA records, Willow Creek Mine has 44 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.

Who operates Willow Creek Mine?

Willow Creek Mine is operated by Plateau Mining Corporation and controlled by Rag Aktiengesellschaft. MSHA Mine ID: 4202113.