Mining Incidents

Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 Metal/Non-Metal

Holcim - MAMR, Inc. · Surface
Controlled by Amrize Ltd
Algonquin, Mchenry County, IL  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1101170

Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 has $15K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 2 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
36
Years on record
1984–2021
Latest incident
Oct 2021
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
127
citations
12
significant & substantial
$15,196
proposed penalties
$14,998
paid to date
99% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $198 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
43
inspections on record
956
inspection hours
n/a
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: 956 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Holcim Algonquin Pit #5 has $15K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 2 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.
$15K
proposed penalties
$15K
current assessed
$15K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
126 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2020-10-29.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
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
2022 Q4 3,068 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 4,549 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 4,448 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 3,777 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 5,259 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 5,073 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 5,283 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 2,454 0 0 0.0
Show 84 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2020 Q4 5,989 2 2 333.9
2020 Q3 5,990 2 0 333.9
2020 Q2 7,120 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 4,375 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 5,232 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 7,000 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 7,338 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 3,591 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 5,779 5 1 865.2
2018 Q3 6,656 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 7,236 1 0 138.2
2018 Q1 4,105 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 10,637 7 1 658.1
2017 Q3 13,106 20 3 1526.0
2017 Q2 12,835 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 5,633 4 0 710.1
2016 Q4 7,634 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 10,505 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 10,635 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 6,141 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 10,503 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 13,747 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 13,004 2 0 153.8
2015 Q1 4,978 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 9,322 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 11,094 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 10,571 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 4,660 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 8,534 7 0 820.2
2013 Q3 11,635 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 10,615 2 0 188.4
2013 Q1 4,281 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 11,150 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 12,166 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 12,520 3 0 239.6
2012 Q1 4,610 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 6,904 4 0 579.4
2011 Q3 6,043 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 11,218 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 4,660 1 0 214.6
2010 Q4 5,077 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 10,894 6 2 550.8
2010 Q2 9,484 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 2,725 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 13,763 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 13,350 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 14,508 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 2,803 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 11,944 2 0 167.4
2008 Q3 13,301 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 8,547 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 3,603 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 8,033 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 9,807 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 9,453 4 0 423.1
2007 Q1 3,076 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 8,903 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 10,480 10 1 954.2
2006 Q2 12,548 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 8,090 10 0 1236.1
2005 Q4 10,576 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 12,291 1 0 81.4
2005 Q2 11,457 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 7,136 4 0 560.5
2004 Q4 12,902 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 12,852 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 12,660 9 1 710.9
2004 Q1 7,816 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 10,542 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 11,813 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 12,564 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 7,122 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 10,781 5 0 463.8
2002 Q3 12,335 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 11,573 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 6,976 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 11,519 6 0 520.9
2001 Q3 12,498 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 15,024 5 0 332.8
2001 Q1 8,460 1 1 118.2
2000 Q4 13,501 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 14,243 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 12,186 4 0 328.2
2000 Q1 8,114 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

36 on file

2021 · 1 incident

October 6, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Meyer Material Company · Struck against stationary object

HME operator was mounting a 988G FEL at the start of shift. EE bumped left knee on the bottom 2 step ladder mounting bracket (normal bracket). EE reported knee tightened up 5 hours into the shift. First aid/home care measures were followed until employee stated they could no longer walk on that leg 2 weeks later. The determination for work-relatedness was made on 11/29/21.

2020 · 1 incident

April 24, 2020 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meyer Material Company · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting service truck at the shop. Employee's right foot slipped from the bottom step of the vehicle. Employee fell on right side injuring hip, ribs and elbow. No witnesses to the event. Employee diagnosed with fractured 8th right rib and contusion to the right hip.

2013 · 1 incident

May 29, 2013 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meyer Material Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending the fixed ladder of a Cat 980C end loader. His foot slipped as he was descending and the employee identified he felt a strain to the right knee.

2009 · 1 incident

June 12, 2009 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Meyer Material Company · Struck against stationary object

Cutting scrap steel in yard, employee stepped on a piece of protruding steel from a cable and suffered minor puncture wound to foot. Tetnaus shot given and prescription to avoid infection.

2006 · 1 incident

April 15, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STRIKING OR BUMPING
Meyer Material Company · Struck against stationary object

Walking under stacker conveyor, stood up (raised head) too fast and hit head on the edge of the motor frame. Injury resulted in 6 stitches.

2005 · 2 incidents

September 2, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Meyer Material Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Attempting to change out 2'x1' drettant screen on was plant, employee needed to dislodge screen with swinging 16 lbx sledge, employee missed objective/target and hand hit corner of z cross bratice. as a result, he suffered a laceration and broken pinky finger.

April 19, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Meyer Material Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUTTING BOLTS OFF UNDERCARRIAGE OF TRUCK, HOT SLAG (SPARK) ENTERED RIGHT EAR, CAUSING BURN

2004 · 1 incident

October 11, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meyer Material Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE DRAGLINE CABLE, EXERTED TOO MUCH FORCE & STRAINED HIS BACK.

2003 · 1 incident

December 1, 2003 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meyer Material Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING TO START LOADER BEFORE ACTUAL WORKSHIFT BEGAN, HE SLIPPED ON ICE AND TWISTED KNEE. LIGHT IN AREA WAS NOT WORKING (MOTION SENSOR OUT). EE REPORTED INJURY ON 12/8/03. MEDICAL OPINION DET ERMINED THIS A REPORTABLE CLAIM EFFECTIVE 1/5/04. EE CONTINUES TO WORK FULL TIME IN REGULAR JOB (LOADING TRUCKS) UNTIL SURGERY. UPDATED REPORT AS NECESSARY.

2002 · 1 incident

July 12, 2002 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meyer Material Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CLEANING UP HIS WORK SITE AS HE WAS LOADING SECTIONS OF STEEL ON THE WORK TRUCK, HE FELT HIS SHOULDERS STIFFEN & HAD PAIN

2001 · 1 incident

November 2, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meyer Material Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM THE CAB OF A WATER TRUCK. HE USED THE HANDRAIL BUT LOST HIS FOOTING, AS HE FELL HIS HAND BECAME WEDGED IN THE HANDRAIL. AS HE CONTINUED TO FALL HIS HAND CAME FREE AND STRUCK THE FUEL TANK.

1999 · 2 incidents

May 27, 1999 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meyer Material Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS ASCENDING HIS ASSIGNED LOADER (992C CATLOADER), HE WAS USING THE 3 POINTS OF CONTACT. EE'S FOOT SLIPPED, HE FELL BETWEEN THE LADDER & THE FUEL STAND. EE RECEIVED A CONTUSION ON HIS RT. KNEE.

March 29, 1999 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Meyer Material Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HIGH WIND-EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS EE WAS IN & OUT OF HIS WATER TRUCK WIND BLOWN DUST IN LEFT EYE

1997 · 3 incidents

November 21, 1997 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meyer Material Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE DID NOT USE THE SAFETY STEPS PROVIDED BY THE MFG. TO DISMOUNT THE LOADER.

July 17, 1997 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meyer Material Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE ASSENDED THE SIDE OF SUPORT TOWER OF LATTICE CONSTR TO UNHOOK A CHAIN. UPON HIS DECENT HE LOST HIS GRIP DUE TO SWEATY HANDS. EE FELL 10 FT EE HAS BROKEN FIBULA BONE-RT LEG AND FRACTURED ANKLE RT LEG.

January 10, 1997 IL · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meyer Material Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE & HELPER WERE SLIDING A STEELPLATE SECTION FROM THE WORK PLATFORM OF A PIT TRUCK, WHEN THE PLATE SLID FROM THE TRUCK. EE SLIPPED ON THE SNOW COVERED ICE GROUND, THE PLATE STRUCK HIS R HAND

1995 · 1 incident

June 15, 1995 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Meyer Material Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUMMER HELP EMPLOYEE WAS AIRING UP SMALL TIRE ON STEAM CLEANER-THE AIR CHUCK BECAME LODGED ON THE RIM-TIRE OVER INFLATED AND TIRE EXPLODED.

1994 · 2 incidents

August 17, 1994 IL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meyer Material Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN THE REMOVAL OF A FUEL TANK.. FROM A DOZER, EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE DOZER AT THE TANKSAREA. WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS LIFTED, EMPLOYEE TRIED TO STOP THE TANK FROM SWAYING. EMPLOYEE FELL ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.

January 3, 1994 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Meyer Material Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH TO CUT A SECTION OF 9 FT DIA. CULVERT PIPE. THE BLOCKING TO SUPPORT THE SECTION TO BE CUT OFF WAS NOT SUFFICIENT. THE EE HAD HIS FOOT UNDER THE AREA OF THE CUT OFF SECTION, THE CUTOFF SECTION FELL ON EE'S LEFT FOOT.

1993 · 1 incident

July 2, 1993 IL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meyer Material Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON FIELD TAIL PULLEY ASSY. FRAMEWORK WAS WET. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST SHARP EDGE OF JUST INSTALLED CHANNEL IRON. CUT UNDERSIDE OF LEFT FOREARM.

1991 · 1 incident

July 9, 1991 IL · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Meyer Material Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TUSING 2 WRENCHES ONE SLIPPED OTHER SWUNG AND PINCHED CUT FINGERTIPS MIDDLE FINGER ON R HAND

1990 · 4 incidents

August 30, 1990 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meyer Material Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE SHOVELING GRAVEL FROM UNDER THE PRIMARY SCREEN MAN FELT BACK PAIN.

August 16, 1990 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meyer Material Company · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED AND A HELPER WERE CHANGING A ROLLER ON THE FEED BELT TO THE WASH PLANT. INJURED MAN WAS POSTIONING ROLLER UNDER BELT ON RETURN SIDE WHEN ROLLER SLIPPED, STRIKING HIS HAND.

May 2, 1990 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meyer Material Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS POSITIONING A ROLLER UNDER BELT ON RETURN SIDE WHEN ROLLER SLIPPED STRIKING HIS HAND.

January 8, 1990 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Meyer Material Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING CUTTING TORCH TWISTED BODY TO GAIN ACCESS TO TIGHT AREA,FELT PAIN IN BACK.

1987 · 4 incidents

December 14, 1987 IL · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Meyer Material Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE SALVAGE COMPANY EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING UP ON ABANDONED 5000 GAL. GASOLINE TANK.

December 14, 1987 IL · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Meyer Material Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE SALVAGE COMPANY EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING UP AN ABANDONED 5000 GAL. GASOLINE TANK.

May 19, 1987 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Meyer Material Company · Struck against a moving object

WHILE MOVING AB2UT THE FLOOR OF THE GRAVEL PIT HE RAN OVER A ROUGH BUMPY AREA IN THE BOBCAT, THROWING HIM AROUND IN THE CAB. IMPAIRMENT UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME

March 4, 1987 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Meyer Material Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS ALONE U3LOADING A 1/8" SHEET OF STEEL 4 X 8 FROM PICK UP TRUCK. WIND BLEW. AS HE TRIED TO KEEP THE SHEET IN CONTROL, HE STRAINED ARM MUSCLE.

1986 · 1 incident

August 7, 1986 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meyer Material Company · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE WALKING O3 EDGE OF GRAVEL PIT, HE STUMBLED FELL DOWN AND STRUCK HIS R KNEE ON A ROCK. OFF WORK FOR 25 DAYS LIGHT DUTY FOR 43 DAYS RE-INJURED KNEE ON 11-13-86. NOT RETURNED TO WORK AS OF 1-14187

1985 · 3 incidents

November 25, 1985 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Meyer Material Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS DRIVING3OUT A BOLT IN A ROLLER IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE ROLLER. HE MISSED THE BOLT AND STRUCK HIS THUMB WITH THE HAMMER.

June 10, 1985 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meyer Material Company · Fall onto or against objects

UNHOOKED CHAIN 0ROM CRANE, LOST FOOTING AND FELL INTO FEEDER DISCHARGE OPENING.

May 29, 1985 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Meyer Material Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHISELING3BACKING MATERIAL OUT OF CRUSHER LINER, HE MISSED THE CHISEL AND STRUCK HIS HAND WITH THE HAMMER.

1984 · 3 incidents

October 15, 1984 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Meyer Material Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH ON A DEISEL ENGINE WHICH POWERS A CRUSHER, HE FEELS THAT HE MUST HAVE MISTAKENLY ENGAGED THE CLUTCH WHILE HE HAD A 36" BAR IN THE MACHINERY. THE BAR SWUNG AROUND.

June 28, 1984 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Meyer Material Company · Contact with electrical current

WAS USING ELECTRIC DRILL WITH SOADKING WET GLOVES AND WET SHOES. EXPERIENCED A SHOCK.

May 7, 1984 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meyer Material Company · Fall from machine

MAN WAS GREASING CONVEYOR LINE WHEN HE FELL OFF ABOUT 8 FT.

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