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
Operator: Plateau Mining Corporation
Controller: Rag Aktiengesellschaft
Location: Helper, Carbon County, UT
Recent Violations
View all 270 →| 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
View all 44 →| 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
View all 181 →| 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
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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.