# M-Class Mining LLC, MC#1 Mine (Franklin County, IL): MSHA citation under 75.400 (2026-08-11)

**Safety Need Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | M-Class Mining LLC |
| Mine | MC#1 Mine (ID 1103189) |
| Location | Franklin County, IL |
| Commodity | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Mine type | Underground |
| Employees | 197 |
| Issued | 2026-08-11 |
| Action | Citation |
| Standard | 75.400 |
| Significant & substantial | Yes |
| Negligence | Mod |
| Proposed penalty | $1,968 |
| Contested | No |

## Why this score
- Significant and substantial (S&S).

Source: US DOL Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Open Government Data, company violators only (https://www.msha.gov/data-and-reports/mine-data-retrieval-system?mineId=1103189). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T01:31:23.849Z.
Data comes from MSHA Open Government Data files, which MSHA updates weekly; citations can appear days to weeks after issue, and proposed penalties are often blank until assessed months later. Citations can be modified, vacated or contested; confirm on the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Company violators only; individual agents are excluded. Not a consumer report and may not be used for FCRA purposes. Informational only; not legal or safety advice.