Mining Incidents

Tuscola Stone Company Metal/Non-Metal

Tuscola, Douglas County, IL  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1101657

Tuscola Stone Company has $85K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 7 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
36
Years on record
1983–2024
Latest incident
Aug 2024
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
244
citations
39
significant & substantial
$85,207
proposed penalties
$73,800
paid to date
87% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $11,407 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
80
inspections on record
1,887
inspection hours
12.9
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.
244 citations across 1,887 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Tuscola Stone Company has $85K 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.
$85K
proposed penalties
$74K
current assessed
$74K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
235 assessments are final orders; 7 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-12-16.
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 13,382 1 0 74.7
2025 Q3 13,481 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 14,826 2 0 134.9
2025 Q1 12,284 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 13,127 3 0 228.5
2024 Q3 13,211 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 14,146 6 1 424.1
2024 Q1 12,637 6 0 474.8
Show 95 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 13,158 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 13,829 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 14,733 8 2 543.0
2023 Q1 12,045 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 9,775 7 0 716.1
2022 Q3 11,835 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 11,381 5 1 439.3
2022 Q1 8,679 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 10,754 5 0 464.9
2021 Q3 10,705 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 9,699 12 4 1237.2
2021 Q1 8,363 3 1 358.7
2020 Q4 11,423 7 1 612.8
2020 Q3 9,509 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 3,388 5 1 1475.8
2019 Q4 10,759 12 2 1115.3
2019 Q3 12,140 9 2 741.4
2019 Q2 12,296 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 9,554 4 1 418.7
2018 Q4 10,661 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 9,955 8 2 803.6
2018 Q2 11,854 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 9,963 3 0 301.1
2017 Q4 10,679 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 9,800 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 11,365 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 9,461 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 9,634 1 0 103.8
2016 Q3 9,086 3 1 330.2
2016 Q2 8,947 7 0 782.4
2016 Q1 8,272 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 10,342 5 1 483.5
2015 Q3 9,325 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 10,899 12 2 1101.0
2015 Q1 8,225 5 0 607.9
2014 Q4 10,141 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 10,760 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 10,369 4 1 385.8
2014 Q1 6,182 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 8,350 2 0 239.5
2013 Q3 9,866 13 3 1317.7
2013 Q2 8,568 8 2 933.7
2013 Q1 7,445 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 8,003 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 9,039 4 0 442.5
2012 Q2 9,196 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 8,252 5 1 605.9
2011 Q4 8,928 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 10,207 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 9,605 7 2 728.8
2011 Q1 7,446 19 3 2551.7
2010 Q4 9,644 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 9,548 3 0 314.2
2010 Q2 9,795 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 7,016 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 9,847 1 0 101.6
2009 Q3 9,969 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 9,144 2 0 218.7
2009 Q1 6,958 3 0 431.2
2008 Q4 8,880 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 9,628 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 9,866 2 0 202.7
2008 Q1 8,121 3 1 369.4
2007 Q4 8,814 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 6,889 11 3 1596.7
2007 Q2 9,606 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 9,606 5 0 520.5
2006 Q4 8,505 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 7,860 3 0 381.7
2006 Q2 7,735 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 6,223 2 0 321.4
2005 Q4 8,201 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 10,247 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 9,002 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 8,593 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 8,155 1 1 122.6
2004 Q3 9,342 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 10,302 2 0 194.1
2004 Q1 8,947 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 8,699 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 9,626 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 9,992 2 0 200.2
2003 Q1 8,395 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 8,521 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 9,807 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 10,514 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 8,946 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 9,370 2 0 213.4
2001 Q3 10,542 1 0 94.9
2001 Q2 9,713 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 9,504 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 8,662 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 9,381 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 10,222 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 9,009 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

36 on file

2024 · 1 incident

2023 · 1 incident

June 7, 2023 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While in the shop working on a haul truck. The individual was removing the oil pan from the motor to replace the gasket. The oil pan shifted and pinched EE's finger causing a laceration to EE's right ring finger requiring stitches to close laceration.

2021 · 1 incident

October 4, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing a hydraulic cylinder when the cylinder rolled over & pinched employee's right hand little finger. It caused a laceration on the pad of the little finger & a skin avulsion on the top of the little finger. Employee was driven to the ER where 4 sutures where given in the pad of the little finger & steri-strips were applied to the top of the little finger

2015 · 1 incident

June 5, 2015 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using a hammer to pound a pin for a vibrating screen when a small piece of debris flew into his eye. He claims that he was wearing safety glasses during this time.

2013 · 1 incident

May 22, 2013 IL · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Tuscola Stone Company · Accident type, without injuries

Conditions of a high pressure oil leak with oxygen near the heat source of the engine on the truck were factors that created the fire. However the experience of the operator to not panic and exit the truck safely was a factor for the operator to NOT sustain any injury.

2008 · 3 incidents

September 2, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lifting pipe: approximately 60-70 lbs, he felt severe pain in the groin area and a bulge appeared in area.

July 21, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted back while positioning idler on frame.

July 15, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pinched rt. hand small finger between handrail and screen cloth when moving; stitches.

2006 · 3 incidents

August 18, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Tuscola Stone Company · Struck against stationary object

EE while walking slipped on loose stone and twisted ankle (left). On August 19, EE went to have x-ray and learned that he had a left ankle fracture.

March 24, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing ladder employee felt something in his mid back pull; felt pain and discomfort in the middle of his back.

2005 · 3 incidents

September 8, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS EE WAS LIFTING THE TRACK PADS OF EXCAVATOR (APPROX. 50 LBS. EACH) TO CHANGE BAD BOLTS, HE APPARENTLY TURNED OR STRAINED HIS BACK, CAUSING A GREAT DEAL OF PAIN & DISCOMFORT.

May 31, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING THE TE-001 TO FUEL THE MACHINE (TRACK EXCAVATOR) HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK AND HIS BACK POPPED.

April 16, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped down from a truck and twisted right knee. Initially, he was returned to regular duty; he revisited doctor and was informed to have x-rays; 4/29/05; ee had 3 ligament tears. Followed up with doctor and he was told that he would be off work.

2004 · 2 incidents

September 15, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Tuscola Stone Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

While using a cutting torch, employee's pants did not cover top of boot, and as a result some slag fell between the sock and inside boot. Initially the incident was a first aid case. On or about September 18, 2004 employee returned to doctor for a follow up visit and the doctor decided to treat the wound to prevent infection.

June 29, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscola Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects

While assisting in splicing conveyor belt. employee was pulling belting into position. lost his grip. his right elbow struck against angle iron sideboard support causing a cut.

2000 · 1 incident

June 15, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuscola Stone Company · Struck by flying object

EE STRUCK HAMER AGAINST METAL A PIECE FLEW OFF STRKING EE'S THUMB

1998 · 2 incidents

September 5, 1998 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ASSISTING IN REMOVALL OF ACCESS DOOR. HE LOST HIS GRIP ON STEEL PLATE: THE PLATE SLID THROUGH HIS HAND AND THE BOLT FLANGE WAS CAUGHT BEYTWEEN HIS FINGERS CUTTING HIS HAND. HE RECD 4 ST ITCHES.

August 18, 1998 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuscola Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAP THE BEARING OFF THE DRIVE SHAFT WITH A 2LB HAMMER 95 HE STRUCK THE BEARING FACE WITH THE HAMMER & A SMALL PIECE OF METAL SHRAPNEL FLEW FROM THE RACE

1997 · 1 incident

April 7, 1997 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuscola Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE USING A KNIFE TO SPLICE A BELT CONVEYOR WHEN AS HE CUT TOWARDS HIS BODY, HE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS HAND.

1996 · 3 incidents

November 18, 1996 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS IMPROPERLY LIFTING A 50LB BAG OF SALT AND EXPERIENCED SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER AND MIDDLEBACK.

August 19, 1996 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING A RENTAL PRESSURE WASHER WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AND PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS BACK DUE TO IMPROPER LIFTING.

February 27, 1996 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE HURT HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING A PLATE FOR THE PRIMARY CRUSHER.

1994 · 1 incident

1991 · 2 incidents

May 26, 1991 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscola Stone Company · Fall from machine

HE WAS HELPING CHANGE SCREENS ON VS-02 WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF EDGE OF SCREEN DECK INTO DISCHARGE CHUTE AND HIT CHIN ON DECK.

January 17, 1991 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS REMOVING A SNAP RING FROM THE WATER PUMP HOUSING ON ME-11(966 CATWHEEL LOADER) RING SLIPPED OFF THE TOOL & ENTERED HIS RT EYE FROM UNDERNEATH HIS SAFETY GLASSES

1990 · 2 incidents

July 31, 1990 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Tuscola Stone Company · Struck by falling object

ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO GET THE BUCKET OFF THE SKIDSTER TO PUT ON THE FORK. THE BUCKET WAS STUCK SO HH HAMMERED ON IT TO MAKE IT COME LOOSE. HE STEPPED BACK ABOUT 3-4'. THE OTHER EMPLOY EE SHOOK THE BUCKET & IT CAME OFF ON HIS FOOT. THE BUCKET HIT HIM ABOVE THE STEEL PART OFHIS SHOE.

March 26, 1990 IL · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscola Stone Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

I.NAME GOING TO GET CUSTOMER FILE,STEPPED DOWN OFF PLATFORM AT COMPUTER WRONG AND FELL SPRAINING RIGHT SHOULDER AND ANKLE.

1989 · 3 incidents

August 14, 1989 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Tuscola Stone Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPL WAS DRIVING TRUCK BACK TO THE QUARRY WHEN IT STARTED OVERHEATING SO HE PULLED INTO A GAS STATION TO SEE WHY IT WAS OVERHEATING AS HE TRYING TO GET OUT OF TRUCK THE RADIATOR CAP BLEW OFF BURNING HIM ON THE LOWER BACK AND R ARM RADIATOR IS LOCATED BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT

May 10, 1989 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO EMPTY CONTAINER OF WASTE OIL INTO USED OIL TANK.UPON TURNING TO POUR OUT OIL,HE NOTICED PAIN IN UPPER BACK WHICH WORSENED THROUGH COURSE OF DAY.EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT AND TURN WITH WEIGHT IN IMPROPER MANNER WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO INJURY.

May 3, 1989 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuscola Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

ATTEMPTED TO DISLODGE A LARGE ROCK IN JAW CRUSHER & WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE ROCKS POSITION WITH A PRY BAR CORNER OF ROCK BROKE ALLOWING PRY BAR TO FREE FALL WITH I NAME WEIGHT ON IT TRAPPIN G HIS FINGER BETWEEN BAR & METAL FRAME OF CRUSHER

1988 · 1 incident

September 29, 1988 IL · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLIDE HEAD PULLEY SHAFT INTO POSTION, EMPLOYEE HAD LEFT FOOT CAUGHT BETWEEN FRAME AND HEAD PULLEY.

1985 · 3 incidents

November 12, 1985 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS SLIDING SCR9EN DOWN FROM P.E.P. SCREEN AND THE WIRES WERE IN POSITION TO PENTRATE HIS COTTON GLOVE AND THRU THE INDEX AND SECOND FINGER FROM PALM SIDE TO BACK SIDE.

September 2, 1985 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CHANGING DO2R GRATES & LINERS IN CEDAR RAPIDS CRUSHER HE BENT DOWN FROM THE WAIST RATHER THANSQUTTING STARTING WITHTHE LEGS & CREATED TOO MUCH OF A STRAIN ON THE PELVIS AREA

July 22, 1985 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuscola Stone Company · Struck by flying object

HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO FREE IDLE TOLLER ON D-8 DOZER TRACK HE WAS STRIKING ROLLER WITH TEMPERED HAMMER AND A CHIP FLEW HITTING HIM IN THE ABDOMEN ABOUT 1 IN - 1 1/2 IN DEEP TAKEN TO EMERGENCY RO OM REQUIRED STITCHES TETANUS SHOT X-RAY OF ABDOMEN 3 OFFICE CALLS

1983 · 1 incident

November 7, 1983 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscola Stone Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS ADJUSTING A CHAIN WHICH WAS USED TO SUSPEND A CONVEYOR BELT FOR NEW INSTALLATION. HE CLAIMS A BACK INJURY OCCURED.

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