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

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Buzzi Unicem USA

Controller: Buzzi S p A

Location: Putnamville, Putnam County, IN

40
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1202412
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Shale
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.5155560, -86.8697220
Nearest TownPutnamville

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.