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

NonProducing Facility Coal

Operator: Big Ridge Inc

Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation

Location: Equality, Saline County, IL

Employees: 1

174
Violations
54
S&S Violations
37
Accidents
$28K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1103099
Mine TypeFacility
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.7658330, -88.3905560
Nearest TownEquality

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.