Key Takeaway
Willow Lake Central Preparation Plant is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Equality, Saline County, IL. It has 174 violations on record (54 S&S) and $28K in proposed penalties. Operated by Big Ridge Inc.
Willow Lake Central Preparation Plant
Operator: Big Ridge Inc
Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation
Location: Equality, Saline County, IL
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 174 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2023 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,246 |
| 03/21/2023 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/21/2023 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/16/2023 | 77.216-5(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $232 |
| 07/12/2022 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/12/2022 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/12/2022 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/12/2022 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/17/2019 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/29/2018 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/20/2018 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/20/2018 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/25/2018 | 77.208(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 07/23/2018 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/23/2018 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/09/2018 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/21/2018 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 03/21/2018 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/20/2018 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/09/2018 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 37 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/01/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 79d lost |
| 09/04/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/10/2015 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 12d restricted |
| 11/26/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 66d lost, 41d restricted |
| 06/17/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 84d lost |
| 04/02/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 03/10/2012 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 36d lost |
| 02/28/2012 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 74d lost |
| 11/18/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 110d lost |
Inspections
View all 96 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 01/06/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 12/01/2025 | 12/01/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 09/22/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 21.50 | 2 |
| 05/12/2025 | 05/12/2025 | 19.50 | 2 |
| 03/17/2025 | 03/17/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/22/2025 | 01/22/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2024 | 10/07/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2024 | 07/30/2024 | 32.00 | 3 |
| 10/24/2023 | 03/25/2024 | 49.00 | 3 |
| 05/17/2023 | 07/18/2023 | 32.50 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Willow Lake Central Preparation Plant have?
Willow Lake Central Preparation Plant has 174 MSHA violations on record, of which 54 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $28K.
What type of mine is Willow Lake Central Preparation Plant?
Willow Lake Central Preparation Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Equality, Saline County, IL. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Willow Lake Central Preparation Plant?
According to MSHA records, Willow Lake Central Preparation Plant has 37 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Willow Lake Central Preparation Plant?
Willow Lake Central Preparation Plant is operated by Big Ridge Inc and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1103099.