Willow Lake Portal
Abandoned and Sealed
Underground
Coal
Operator: Big Ridge Inc
Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation
Location: Equality, Saline County, IL
5,802
Violations
1,291
S&S Violations
602
Accidents
$12.5M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 5,802 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2013 | 50.10(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $5,000 |
| 06/12/2013 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $308 |
| 06/12/2013 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/12/2013 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/12/2013 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $308 |
| 06/12/2013 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $308 |
| 03/07/2013 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
| 03/07/2013 | 75.1910(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 03/07/2013 | 75.1909(a)(3)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 03/06/2013 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 02/19/2013 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 02/05/2013 | 75.701 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 02/04/2013 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 02/04/2013 | 75.1714-4(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 01/28/2013 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 01/24/2013 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 01/23/2013 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 12/20/2012 | 75.1909(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,111 |
| 12/20/2012 | 75.1909(c)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 12/20/2012 | 75.1914(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 602 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 340d lost |
| 02/08/2013 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/24/2013 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 11/17/2012 | MACHINERY | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 11/08/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 11/06/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
| 11/05/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 10/30/2012 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/16/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 10/08/2012 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 1,031 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2013 | 12/11/2013 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2013 | 09/12/2013 | 21.50 | 4 |
| 06/11/2013 | 06/11/2013 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/04/2013 | 06/04/2013 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/28/2013 | 05/28/2013 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/23/2013 | 08/05/2013 | 132.50 | 1 |
| 05/20/2013 | 05/20/2013 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/13/2013 | 05/13/2013 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/09/2013 | 05/23/2013 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 05/07/2013 | 05/07/2013 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1103054
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.7583330, -88.3833330
Nearest TownEquality
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Willow Lake Portal have?
Willow Lake Portal has 5802 MSHA violations on record, of which 1291 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12.5M.
What type of mine is Willow Lake Portal?
Willow Lake Portal is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Equality, Saline County, IL. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Willow Lake Portal?
According to MSHA records, Willow Lake Portal has 602 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Willow Lake Portal?
Willow Lake Portal is operated by Big Ridge Inc and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1103054.