Key Takeaway
Berry Shale is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Putnamville, Putnam County, IN. It has 40 violations on record (6 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Buzzi Unicem USA.
Berry Shale
Operator: Buzzi Unicem USA
Controller: Buzzi S p A
Location: Putnamville, Putnam County, IN
Recent Violations
View all 40 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2025 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/03/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/03/2024 | 47.42(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/03/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/03/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/03/2024 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/24/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/24/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/24/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/24/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/19/2023 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/30/2021 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $125 |
| 03/29/2021 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/29/2021 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/29/2021 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/08/2019 | 41.13 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/13/2019 | 41.20 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 07/01/2014 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $112 |
| 11/13/2012 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/04/2012 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 21 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2025 | 08/26/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 09/03/2024 | 09/10/2024 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 04/19/2023 | 04/24/2023 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 03/15/2022 | 03/15/2022 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 03/29/2021 | 03/30/2021 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 06/24/2020 | 06/29/2020 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 05/21/2019 | 05/21/2019 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 05/13/2019 | 05/13/2019 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 05/04/2015 | 05/05/2015 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 07/21/2014 | 07/21/2014 | 6.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Berry Shale have?
Berry Shale has 40 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Berry Shale?
Berry Shale is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Putnamville, Putnam County, IN. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Berry Shale?
According to MSHA records, Berry Shale has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Berry Shale?
Berry Shale is operated by Buzzi Unicem USA and controlled by Buzzi S p A. MSHA Mine ID: 1202412.