Mining Incidents

QUALITY LIME COMPANY Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Jerald Tarble
Marshall, Clark County, IL  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1100173

QUALITY LIME COMPANY has $16K 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
30
Years on record
1983–2024
Latest incident
Aug 2024
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
110
citations
24
significant & substantial
$15,794
proposed penalties
$14,916
paid to date
94% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $878 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
71
inspections on record
1,269
inspection hours
8.7
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.
110 citations across 1,269 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

QUALITY LIME COMPANY has $16K 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.
$16K
proposed penalties
$15K
current assessed
$15K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
110 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-07-07.
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 10,833 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 9,875 3 1 303.8
2025 Q2 9,565 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 9,035 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 9,533 2 0 209.8
2024 Q3 11,034 2 0 181.3
2024 Q2 9,388 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 9,256 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 9,656 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 9,814 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 10,334 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 9,547 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 10,759 1 0 92.9
2022 Q3 10,025 1 0 99.8
2022 Q2 10,087 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 7,833 2 1 255.3
2021 Q4 8,682 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 9,425 3 0 318.3
2021 Q2 8,909 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 7,891 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 7,461 2 0 268.1
2020 Q3 7,361 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 7,257 1 0 137.8
2020 Q1 7,516 1 1 133.0
2019 Q4 6,942 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 8,160 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 7,170 2 1 278.9
2019 Q1 6,698 2 0 298.6
2018 Q4 7,522 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 7,396 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 6,917 1 0 144.6
2018 Q1 6,804 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 7,230 1 0 138.3
2017 Q3 7,234 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 7,529 2 0 265.6
2017 Q1 7,038 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 7,327 2 1 273.0
2016 Q3 7,423 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 7,389 1 0 135.3
2016 Q1 7,020 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 7,844 1 0 127.5
2015 Q3 8,347 3 0 359.4
2015 Q2 7,192 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 7,003 2 0 285.6
2014 Q4 7,160 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 7,601 2 1 263.1
2014 Q2 7,375 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 6,912 4 2 578.7
2013 Q4 7,736 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 8,269 5 1 604.7
2013 Q2 7,169 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 6,180 4 1 647.2
2012 Q4 7,859 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 7,908 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 8,170 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 7,324 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 7,366 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 8,107 6 1 740.1
2011 Q2 8,015 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 8,240 5 0 606.8
2010 Q4 8,368 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 7,911 1 0 126.4
2010 Q2 8,857 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 8,396 4 0 476.4
2009 Q4 8,131 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 9,605 11 6 1145.2
2009 Q2 9,057 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 9,150 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 9,066 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 9,965 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 9,043 4 2 442.3
2008 Q1 8,635 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 9,897 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 9,202 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 8,991 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 8,097 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 8,788 2 0 227.6
2006 Q3 8,606 7 2 813.4
2006 Q2 8,763 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 8,579 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 8,640 2 0 231.5
2005 Q3 8,444 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 8,346 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 6,767 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 8,241 1 0 121.3
2004 Q3 8,472 2 1 236.1
2004 Q2 8,467 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 7,835 1 0 127.6
2003 Q4 7,977 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 8,720 3 1 344.0
2003 Q2 9,110 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 9,597 4 1 416.8
2002 Q4 10,882 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 11,616 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 11,568 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 10,873 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 10,204 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 10,315 2 0 193.9
2001 Q2 9,785 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 9,813 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 9,390 4 0 426.0
2000 Q3 10,513 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 10,341 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 10,270 1 0 97.4
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

30 on file

2024 · 1 incident

August 19, 2024 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Quality Lime Company · Struck against a moving object

Loader operator laid out a small sample pile of rock for the QA inspector and then forgot it was there and ran over it.

2014 · 1 incident

January 24, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Technician was repairing machine. Technician stepped backwards and heel got caught on frozen ground and fell back injuring left shoulder.

2013 · 1 incident

September 9, 2013 IL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Lime Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing forklift attachment from a skid-steer loader and the attachment shifted when it came loose and pinched two of his fingers on the left hand causing cuts the length of both the ring and middle finger.

2012 · 2 incidents

November 16, 2012 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quality Lime Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Three men were using pry bars to roll over track chain to be installed on EX-650D excavator. When they rolled it over, the pry bar came out of the chain and hit the ground, bouncing back up & striking employee on the front side of his hard hat. He received 1.5" cut on his forehead. This produced minor bleeding from the cut.

July 27, 2012 IL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Lime Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was getting pipe off of overhead storage rack and the 3 pipes fell the first hit his hard-hat and knocked it off and the 2nd struck him in the head.

2010 · 1 incident

September 22, 2010 IL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Lime Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was begining maintenence on a crusher. He was lifting the top and it slipped from his hands and fell on his leg and foot.

2009 · 2 incidents

July 3, 2009 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Quality Lime Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bulldozer operator came into office and requested an ambulance be called. He then laid down on the floor. He remained concious until the ambulance arrived and transported him to the hospital.

June 12, 2009 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quality Lime Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing a hydraulic hose on a Caterpillar excavator and a pry bar slipped and it struck him in the face.

2008 · 2 incidents

April 19, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Lime Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped over boulders used as temporary restraining near a newly constructed wall. When he stepped over he slipped on mud and slid several feet and then fell over the approx. 18 foot high concrete wall. Landing on his feet.

April 3, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Lime Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was preparing to change drive sheave on a new Tabor 3 deck screen. Machine was locked out. He removed the guard and started to reach in and the ecentric cam rolled causing the pulley to turn 1/2 of a turn and caught his hand between the sheave and the belts.

2006 · 3 incidents

November 27, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Lime Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing maintainence on a bullzozer and caught his left ring finger between a cylinder and a pin, pinching his finger that required stitches.

July 14, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working to repair a conveyor belt from a bucket truck. After he got down his back was hurting. He finished his shift and went home for the weekend. During work on Monday it began to hurt more and he went home that afternoon.

April 25, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quality Lime Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of rubber belting and the knife slipped and cut his leg.

2002 · 1 incident

May 18, 2002 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Quality Lime Company · Struck against a moving object

EE CALLED AT BEGINING OF SHIFT AND SAID HE COULD NOT COME TO WORK. HE ORIGINALLY TURNED THE CALIM INTO HIS PERSONAL INSURANCE. ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER THE DR SAID THIS WAS A REINJURY OF AN INJURY THAT OCCURRED 10-29-99.

2001 · 3 incidents

June 20, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Lime Company · Struck by falling object

CONTRACTOR WAS CHANGING A TIRE ON A HAUL TRUCK. WHEN TIRE/RIM CAME OFF OF HUB, TIRE TIPPED OVER AND FELL ON LEG OF CONTRACTOR.

June 20, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Lime Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SERVICING TIRE AT QUALITY LIME ON EQUIPMENT TIRE FELL AND PINNED AGAINST TRUCK, CUT LEG ON STEPS ON TRUCK.

January 8, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quality Lime Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SPLICING CONVEYOR BELT, HE WAS USING A PAIR OF LOCKING PLIERS THAT SPRUNG LOOSE & HIT HIM IN THE LIP.

1994 · 1 incident

February 3, 1994 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL AND BROKE HIS FOOT.

1991 · 4 incidents

July 10, 1991 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quality Lime Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HAMMERING RIPPER TOOTH ON BULLDOZER AND A SMALL PIECE OF METAL WENT INTO HIS THUMB.

February 15, 1991 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quality Lime Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE REPAIRING EQUIPMENT. OTHER EMPLOYEE STRUCK EFFECTED EMPLOYEE IN THE LEG WITH A SLEDGEHAMMER.

February 8, 1991 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS CARRYING SMALL ELECTRIC MOTOR UP WALKWAY & SLIPPED ON PATCH OF ICE STRAINING BACK.

January 2, 1991 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Lime Company · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON 2 LADDER AND SLIPPED AND FELL ONTO FROZEN ROCK PILE.

1990 · 1 incident

November 8, 1990 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Quality Lime Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS ENERGIZING AN ELECTRICAL HEATER WHEN THE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED A SMALL FIRE.

1989 · 1 incident

January 24, 1989 IL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Lime Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS UNWINDING EXTENSION CORD AND THE END FLIPPED UP AND HIT HIM IN THE TOOTH

1988 · 1 incident

November 16, 1988 IL · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Lime Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON CONVEYOR AND FELL 5 FT INTO THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK AND LANDED ON A BOARD.

1986 · 1 incident

November 25, 1986 IL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quality Lime Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PU7TING BIT ONTO KELLY BAR OF DRILL WHEN THE WRENCH HE WAS USING SMASHED HIS FOOT.

1985 · 1 incident

January 21, 1985 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Quality Lime Company · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE REACHED TOWARD ELECTRICAL BOX TO UNPLUG 440 ELECTRIC HEATER. RIGHT HAND WAS WITHIN 2 FEET OF BOS WHEN IT EXPLODED CAUSING BURNS TO HIS RIGHT HAND.

1984 · 2 incidents

September 13, 1984 IL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE SEALON A WATER PUMP WHEN HE WAS REMOVING A BELT WHICH ROLLED OFF THE PULLEY AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER IN THE PULLEY.

March 29, 1984 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Lime Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP TRIED TO JUMP ACROSS A DITCH WHILE CARRYING LARGE WATER HOSE THE NEXT DAY EMP FELL INTO A HOLE AGGRAVATING THE INJURY

1983 · 1 incident

November 10, 1983 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Quality Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

OPERATOR WAS CLIMBING INTO CAB OF ELEVATING SCRAPER HE HAD A HOLD OF THE DOOR FRAME WHEN THE WIND BLEW TH*E DOOR SHUT ON HIS LEFT THUMB LACERATING IT SEVERELY

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