Crystal Lake, Illinois, Mchenry County,
IL
·
Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1102769
Crystal Lake Facility has $11K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
23
Years on record
1985–2008
Latest incident
Nov 2008
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
50
citations
12
significant & substantial
$11,042
proposed penalties
$11,042
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
citations per 100 inspection hours
ⓘThis rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 373 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Crystal Lake Facility has $11K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets.
Penalty disposition
ⓘDifferences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$11K
proposed penalties
$11K
current assessed
$11K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
50 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
Of $2K in penalties contested before the Commission, $2K was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2023-06-06.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
ⓘShares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
When citations were contested
ⓘContesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.
1citations taken to the federal commission · 2% of citations on record
Stood as issued
1 · 100%
100%
S&S designation survived the contest
ⓘCounts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.
of 1 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
0%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$2K proposed, $2K after decisions · industry: 39%
Source: MSHA Contested Violations file (public record), updated weekly. A dismissed or defaulted contest leaves the citation standing as issued; a vacated or withdrawn citation is removed from the violation record. Latest contest filed 2016-08-31.
Contested penalties
ⓘA reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.
Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
Health sampling
ⓘA sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Metal and nonmetal contaminants (personal samples)
ⓘMany samples are screening measurements of substances with no applicable exposure limit; they are counted as samples but excluded from every over-limit figure. Over-limit shares use only limit-tested samples.
Last sampled: 2018-04-11, 8 years ago
0%
of limit-tested samples over the exposure limit
5
samples
2
limit-tested
Most sampled contaminants
Respirable dust, <.1mg2
Nuisance dust, total, <1% Qtz1
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz1
Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz1
Show the individual readings (5)
Date
Contaminant
Concentration
Limit
Conc / limit
Occupation
2018-04-11
Nuisance dust, total, <1% Qtz
0
10
0.00
Front-end Loader Operator
2001-12-13
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Crusher Oper/Worker
2001-12-13
Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.25
Front-end Loader Operator
2001-12-13
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Laborer, Bullgang
2001-05-02
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.12
0.67
0.18
Laborer, Bullgang
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly. Metal/nonmetal contaminant figures come from MSHA's Personal Health Samples and Area Samples files (public record), updated weekly.
Crystal Lake Facility recorded 0.00 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2007.
Injury rate, 2007
ⓘThis rate is reportable injury cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers per year, computed as 200,000 times cases divided by MSHA operator-reported employee-hours. Cases are injuries MSHA graded degree 01 through 07; accident-only events that hurt no one are excluded, and so are contractor injuries, whose hours do not attach to a single mine. Rates begin in 2000, when quarterly employment reporting starts, and are withheld below 20,000 hours in a year.
0.00
total case rate
0.00
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Below average. The US metal and nonmetal mining average was 3.30 and the all-US-mining average was 3.77 cases per 100 workers.
In Illinois, metal and nonmetal mining averaged 3.14 cases per 100 workers that year.
Under 100,000 employee-hours were reported that year, so a single case moves the rate by two or more. Read the figure as approximate.
Year
total case rate
days-away
fatal
2007 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2006 *
6.66
6.66
0.000
2005 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2004 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2003 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2002 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2001 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2000 *
14.87
14.87
0.000
* Fewer than 100,000 employee-hours that year; the rate is less stable.
Source: injury cases from MSHA accident and injury records; employee-hours from MSHA quarterly employment reports. Rate is cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers, operator employees only.
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
Year
Employees
2018
7
2017
5
2016
2
2015
3
2009
0
2008
9
2007
12
2006
15
2005
14
2004
14
2003
13
2002
17
2001
17
2000
17
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
Crystal Lake Facility sits in McHenry County, Illinois, where the Census mining category is 0.1% of county employment.
Local economic context
ⓘCounty figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.
McHenry County, Illinois · Population 311,366
0.1%
Mining share of county employment
$102,836
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Quarterly safety rates
ⓘCitations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2018 Q2
1,892
0
0
0.0
2018 Q1
1,558
0
0
0.0
2017 Q4
2,382
0
0
0.0
2017 Q3
1,943
3
0
1544.0
2017 Q2
2,236
0
0
0.0
2017 Q1
242
0
0
0.0
2016 Q4
466
0
0
0.0
2016 Q3
700
0
0
0.0
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2016 Q2
1,626
23
8
14145.1
2016 Q1
908
0
0
0.0
2015 Q4
1,538
0
0
0.0
2015 Q3
1,267
0
0
0.0
2009 Q2
0
0
0
2009 Q1
0
0
0
2008 Q4
3,514
0
0
0.0
2008 Q3
6,131
0
0
0.0
2008 Q2
6,629
0
0
0.0
2008 Q1
1,362
0
0
0.0
2007 Q4
6,456
0
0
0.0
2007 Q3
6,669
0
0
0.0
2007 Q2
7,418
3
0
404.4
2007 Q1
3,875
0
0
0.0
2006 Q4
8,734
0
0
0.0
2006 Q3
7,270
0
0
0.0
2006 Q2
9,230
0
0
0.0
2006 Q1
4,808
0
0
0.0
2005 Q4
8,144
0
0
0.0
2005 Q3
8,462
0
0
0.0
2005 Q2
8,227
0
0
0.0
2005 Q1
4,045
0
0
0.0
2004 Q4
7,866
1
0
127.1
2004 Q3
7,389
0
0
0.0
2004 Q2
8,064
0
0
0.0
2004 Q1
5,069
0
0
0.0
2003 Q4
7,108
0
0
0.0
2003 Q3
7,075
0
0
0.0
2003 Q2
7,257
0
0
0.0
2003 Q1
5,022
0
0
0.0
2002 Q4
7,542
5
0
663.0
2002 Q3
7,323
0
0
0.0
2002 Q2
8,858
0
0
0.0
2002 Q1
5,099
0
0
0.0
2001 Q4
9,391
4
0
425.9
2001 Q3
7,937
0
0
0.0
2001 Q2
8,432
2
0
237.2
2001 Q1
4,811
0
0
0.0
2000 Q4
7,508
0
0
0.0
2000 Q3
6,878
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
7,471
3
2
401.6
2000 Q1
5,036
0
0
0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
23 on file
2008 · 2 incidents
November 10, 2008IL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was working on rolling up a belt on ground level. While attempting to track the belt, the hock rod used for assistance in tracking slipped, causing the employee to fall backwards to the same level (ground), injuring left ankle & knee. No initial medical attention given until 11/20/2008, where restrictions were given, identifying a MSHA reportable claim.
August 18, 2008IL · Metal/Non-Metalcoal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shovelerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Performing maintenance of bushing repair to the bucket of a backhoe, the employee had stepped backward to walk away from the work area. While stepping back and turning, the EE suffered a right knee strain to his foot; his foot had slid between the two teeth of the backhoe. The backhoe was locked/tagged out with the bucket secured at ground level.
2006 · 1 incident
February 23, 2006IL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING VOLVO HAUL TRUCK BEING LOADED BY HITACHI BACKHOE (450L). THE SPOIL WAS CHUNKED AND FROZEN. THE MATERIAL JARRED/JOSTLED THE TRUCK WHEN LOADED, CAUSING A LOW BACK/BUTTOCKS PAIN TO THE EMPLOYEE.
EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING AN OFF THE ROAD VOLVO TRUCK, OVER LEVEL GROUND. EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN NECK TO BACK. EMPLOYEE IS NOT SURE IF HE HIT A BUMP OR NOT. SEAT BELTS WERE USED.
February 7, 2000IL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
EE WAS ENTERING THE CAB OF A TRUCK CRANE-LOST HIS FOOTING ON THE 2ND. STEP-FROST ON THE STEP, FELL ON HIS RT. ELBOW-HAMMING HIS UPPER ARM INTO THE SHOULDER AREA. NOTE WENT TO HOSPITAL 11-15-99 PM LIMITED OVERHEAD MOVEMENT. WENT TO HOSPITAL ON 11-19-99 NO CHANGE. WENT TO HOSPITAL ON 11-23-99 NO LOMIT ON OVERHEAD MOVEMENT-W25 MAXLIFTING. GOT MRI ON 12-1-99 OPERATION 12-22-99.
1997 · 2 incidents
November 12, 1997IL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
EE WAS STARTING A MURPHY ENGINE ON A CRANE. A MURPHY ENGINE HAS A MANUAL LEVER FOR ENGAGING THE PINION OF THE STARTER TO THE FLY WHEEL. EE PULLED UP ON THIS LEVER TWISTING HIS BACK CAUSING PAI N IN HIS BACK.
February 26, 1997IL · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING THE DOOR TO A DOZER, WHEN HIS 4TH FINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND, WAS PINCHED BETWEEN TEH DOOR AND THE CAB FRAME. (DOOR IS HINGED FROM THE BACK OF THE CAB).
1996 · 1 incident
October 7, 1996IL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS WORKING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF A OFF THE ROAD HAUL TRUCK. EE STEPPED BACKWARD WITHOUT LOOKING AND FELL OFF THE WORK AREA LANDING ON HIS LT ANKLE TURNED HIS ANKLE.
1995 · 2 incidents
October 25, 1995IL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS LIFTING A PROPANE TANK INTO A TRUCK, WHEN HE SAID HE STRAINED HIS BACK. EE THEN GOT HELP TO LOAD THE TANK. EE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS TESTED FOR DRUG & ALCOHOL. EE WAS TE STED TO BE LEGALLY DRUN. 0.127.
July 17, 1995IL · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING A LADDER ON THE SIDE OF HIS LOADER WITH BOTH HANDS FULL LUNCH BOX IN ONE HAND & WATER JUG IN THE OTHER HE FELL 4FT ON HIS BACK & BUTTOCKS HAD PAIN IN HIS NECK & SHOULDER
1994 · 1 incident
February 17, 1994IL · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE HAD PLACED A NEW ELECT CABLE OVER THE TOP OF A CONV. WHEN THE EMPLOYEE REACHED FOR THE CABLE THE CABLE BEGAN TO FALL OFF THE CONV. EMPLOYEE THEN REASHED OUT ACROSS THE CONV. TO GRAB THE CABLE, HE TWISTED HIS BACK.
1992 · 1 incident
July 16, 1992IL · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meyer Material Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
54736YEE WAS SPRAYING A BOLT -TO AID IN ITS REMOVAL FROM A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.THE ARROW ON THE SPRAY NOZZLE WAS POINTED AT EMPLOYEES FACE-THE SPRAY ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE.
1991 · 2 incidents
August 20, 1991IL · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerOTHER
Meyer Material Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A CONV. SECTION WHEN STUNG BY WASPS. SWELLING IN LEFT HAND AND RT FOREARM.
April 9, 1991IL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HE AND A HELPER WERE INSTALLING A DRIVE TIRE ON A ROAD GRAVEL PLANT. HE TRIED TO TURN THE PLANT OVER WITH A BAR WHILE THE HELPER WATCHED FOR THE BOLT HOLES TO LINE UP. WHILE HE WAS PRYING WITH A BAR, HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL LANDING ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.
1990 · 1 incident
December 14, 1990IL · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A PIECE OF STEEL FROM STOCK TO THE WORK AREA. THE STEEL WAS BEING SUPPORTED ON ONE END BY A BOB-CAT IN ORDER TO PLACE A PIECE OF WOOD IN THE CENTER OF THE STEEL AT THIS TIME THE STEEL TIPPED, SMASHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE WOOD AND THE STEEL.
HE WAS REMOVING OLD HOPPERCHUTE ASSEMBLY AT WASH PLANT. HE HAD SECURED CHUTE WITH 2 COMEALONGS & CUT IT FREE. HE WAS LOWERING CHUTE WHEN ONE COMEALONG SLIPPED FREE CAUSING LOAD TO SHIFT & HIT FOOT.
1985 · 2 incidents
September 12, 1985IL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RAISED THE BUCK9T ON A BOBCAT TO PUT HYDRAULIC OIL IN RESERVOIR ON THE WASH PLANT. HE CLIMBED UP THE REAR OF THE BOBCAT IN ORDER TO CLIMB INTO THE RAISED BUCKET BUT HE FELL OFF THE BOBCAT AND STRUCK HIS ELBO4 ON THE MACHINE
May 16, 1985IL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS