Mining Incidents

Indian Point Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Heidelberg Materials AG
Athens, Menard County, IL  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1100052

Indian Point Quarry has $62K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 7 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
19
Years on record
1996–2024
Latest incident
Aug 2024
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
167
citations
23
significant & substantial
$61,783
proposed penalties
$61,196
paid to date
99% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $587 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
79
inspections on record
1,724
inspection hours
9.7
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.
167 citations across 1,724 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Indian Point Quarry has $62K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 7 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.
$62K
proposed penalties
$61K
current assessed
$61K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
166 assessments are final orders; 7 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-05-06.
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
2025 Q4 8,855 1 0 112.9
2025 Q3 10,029 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 12,207 2 0 163.8
2025 Q1 7,060 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 10,731 2 0 186.4
2024 Q3 11,896 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 12,975 3 0 231.2
2024 Q1 8,636 4 0 463.2
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 10,220 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 12,559 6 2 477.7
2023 Q2 12,538 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 9,519 9 3 945.5
2022 Q4 14,478 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 15,999 14 2 875.1
2022 Q2 15,001 1 0 66.7
2022 Q1 14,274 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 17,375 6 1 345.3
2021 Q3 16,368 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 16,727 8 0 478.3
2021 Q1 14,643 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 16,727 5 0 298.9
2020 Q3 17,174 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 14,422 11 3 762.7
2020 Q1 12,201 4 1 327.8
2019 Q4 12,058 1 1 82.9
2019 Q3 13,708 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 11,360 16 2 1408.5
2019 Q1 8,516 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 10,713 3 0 280.0
2018 Q3 11,273 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 10,724 4 0 373.0
2018 Q1 7,766 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 8,762 3 1 342.4
2017 Q3 10,484 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 9,750 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 6,037 3 0 496.9
2016 Q4 9,585 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 8,959 2 0 223.2
2016 Q2 11,897 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 9,181 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 10,609 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 13,215 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 11,273 10 0 887.1
2015 Q1 8,753 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 8,929 3 0 336.0
2014 Q3 12,103 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 11,396 3 0 263.3
2014 Q1 7,776 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 9,235 1 0 108.3
2013 Q3 11,128 8 3 718.9
2013 Q2 12,065 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 8,815 1 0 113.4
2012 Q4 9,575 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 11,302 1 0 88.5
2012 Q2 12,129 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 7,623 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 6,573 1 0 152.1
2011 Q3 8,021 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 8,544 1 1 117.0
2011 Q1 6,037 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 8,397 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 11,591 1 0 86.3
2010 Q2 10,682 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 7,559 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 8,970 1 0 111.5
2009 Q3 11,314 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 9,946 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 10,279 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 10,392 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 10,013 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 10,568 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 6,764 5 0 739.2
2007 Q4 10,357 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 12,004 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 10,274 4 0 389.3
2007 Q1 9,485 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 9,568 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 11,426 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 12,004 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 9,587 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 10,486 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 13,127 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 13,021 1 0 76.8
2005 Q1 9,216 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 7,349 2 0 272.1
2004 Q3 11,807 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 12,047 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 10,035 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 10,693 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 11,590 2 0 172.6
2003 Q2 10,966 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 7,498 4 0 533.5
2002 Q4 10,445 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 10,660 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 10,937 4 0 365.7
2002 Q1 7,329 1 0 136.4
2001 Q4 8,412 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 10,925 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 9,902 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 7,300 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 6,196 2 1 322.8
2000 Q3 10,696 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 10,637 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 8,287 1 0 120.7

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
June 6, 1997 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Material Service · Struck against a moving object

NO WITNESSES TO ACCIDENT. HAUL TRUCK DRIVER COMING FROM PIT NOTICED COWORKERS TRUCK BLOCKING ROADWAY. DRIVER APPROACHED VEHICLE AND OBSERVED EMPBREATHING BUT UNCONSCIOUS.

Reportable incidents

18 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2024 · 1 incident

August 2, 2024 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The jack stand was lying down horizontally at the tailgate. EE said EE didn't notice the adjustable extension tube was approximately 6 to 8 inches above the top support surface of the jack. EE said it was fine until EE stood it up vertical. That's when the tube dropped down pinching EE's finger between the two pieces.

2022 · 1 incident

March 21, 2022 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was attempting to mount a Komatsu D6 Dozer. While reaching for the hand hold EE's foot slipped off the step, resulting in the employee falling to the ground. The employee was asked by a co-worker if EE was ok, the employee said was ok and refused medical treatment. (This incident was not reported to management until a week later).

2021 · 1 incident

June 21, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

An Operator sustained a laceration to right little finger requiring sutures to close the wound. The injured was moving rocks off a water hose at the primary crusher when the rocks shifted pinching right little finger between two rocks resulting in the wound. The injured was wearing gloves at the time of the incident.

2020 · 1 incident

May 11, 2020 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Material Service · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A Plant Operator sustained a fracture to right index finger while handling a rock. While moving a rock by hand to clear a crusher it slipped and the Operator caught the finger between the rock and an access door resulting in the injury. The injured did not request medical treatment until May 26 2020.

2016 · 1 incident

January 27, 2016 IL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hanson Material Service · Struck against stationary object

A Dragline operator suffered a sprain to left knee while traveling by foot. The injured miner exited the Dragline and was walking to a pickup truck when EE stepped on rock causing EE to twist knee resulting in the injury.

2015 · 1 incident

January 27, 2015 IL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hanson Material Service · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A Driller injured his left long finger while removing a bolt from the primary crusher. While removing the third bolt he lost control of the bar on the torque amplifier causing his finger to be caught between the bar and the side of the crusher. He sought medical treatment the following day, the wound had to drained and splint was provided for his finger to be worn while at work.

2011 · 1 incident

March 5, 2011 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hanson Material Service · Struck against stationary object

The Plant Operator twisted his right ankle when he stepped on a rock while working around the short surge belt head pulley. He did not request medical attention until May 17. With a follow up positive MRI showing injury to the Achilles tendon and physical therapy now makes this incident reportable.

2010 · 1 incident

July 30, 2010 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hanson Material Service · Struck against stationary object

A mechanic sustained a contusion to his right elbow while using a shovel to unplug a chute. While in the process of clearing the chute the injured miner struck his elbow on a nearby handrail. Additional medical testing positive EMG for cubital and carpal syndrome of the right elbow and wrist make this incident reportable.

2009 · 1 incident

September 9, 2009 IL · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Material Service · Fall onto or against objects

Injured employee was moving material on bed of truck, lost his balance and fell. The tail gate came off when he grabbed it striking him in the lip which caused a laceration requiring stitches.

2008 · 1 incident

November 4, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Material Service · Struck against a moving object

Employee did not report injury to plant manager. He told the manager he did not know when or where he hurt his back. Employee then told his personal doctor that he may have hit a rut when driving his haul truck but was not sure when he hurt his back.

2007 · 1 incident

July 12, 2007 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Material Service · Contact with hot objects or substances

The employee was assisting another employee burning, when the oxygen line developed a leak, causing a flash and burnt the employees right thumb. Water-jel was applied immediately and the employee was treated at the local clinic.

2005 · 2 incidents

June 20, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Hanson Material Service · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While the employee was attempting to start chainsaw, the unit came back at employee striking his left knee. This injury required sutures thus making this a recordable injury.

January 13, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal INUNDATION
Hanson Material Service · Accident type, without injuries

Due to the heavy amount of rain, sleet, and snow, this Quarry is not operating. Weather permitting, operation should resume Monday, 01/17/05.

2004 · 2 incidents

June 15, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal INUNDATION
Hanson Material Service · Accident type, without injuries

Due to excessive rainfall this morning, June 15, 2004, the quarry is not running. We do not know at this time when normal operation is expected to resume.

May 25, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal INUNDATION
Hanson Material Service · Accident type, without injuries

An excessive rainfall overnight, May 24, 2004, caused flooding of the quarry at this location. We do not know at this time when normal operation is expected to resume.

2003 · 1 incident

May 10, 2003 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Material Service · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING BELLY PAN ON THE KOMATSO DOZER WHENT HE PAN SLIPPED LACERATING HIS LEFT FINGER. THE INJURY REQUIRED SUTURES MAKING THIS A RECORDABLE INJURY.

2001 · 1 incident

December 10, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hanson Material Service · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ASSISTING WITH FEEDER REPAIRS THE HOOK FOR A COME ALONG BROKE AND STRUCK THE EE ON THE HARD HAT AND NOSE AREA. THE INJURY CONSISTS OF A FRACTURE AND LACERATION TO THE NOSE.

1996 · 1 incident

April 3, 1996 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Material Service · Struck against stationary object

WALKING UP RAMP AND FELL CUTTING RIGHT HAND ON ROCK. SUTURES AND STRAIN LEFT WRIST.

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