Key Takeaway
Buncombe Plant is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Buncombe, Johnson County, IL. It has 148 violations on record (24 S&S) and $46K in proposed penalties. Operated by Shawnee Stone, LLC.
Buncombe Plant
Operator: Shawnee Stone, LLC
Controller: T & T Oil Company Inc; Shakespeare Oil Company Inc
Location: Buncombe, Johnson County, IL
Employees: 20
Recent Violations
View all 148 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/07/2025 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/06/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/05/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/05/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/24/2025 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 04/24/2025 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 02/03/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/19/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/01/2023 | 46.3(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $346 |
| 06/01/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 05/31/2023 | 46.5(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $159 |
| 05/30/2023 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 05/30/2023 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,853 |
| 05/24/2023 | 56.12001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/24/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/24/2023 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 05/24/2023 | 56.14130(i) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,152 |
| 03/15/2023 | 50.1 | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 36 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
| 11/15/2020 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/26/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 31d restricted |
| 11/17/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 11/17/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 59d lost |
| 04/01/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 48d lost, 78d restricted |
| 10/05/2012 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/28/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 7d restricted |
| 07/18/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 10/13/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 82 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 31.75 | 1 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/15/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/24/2025 | 05/19/2025 | 53.50 | 2 |
| 12/31/2024 | 02/03/2025 | 41.25 | 3 |
| 09/26/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 19.00 | 2 |
| 06/26/2024 | 08/13/2024 | 67.00 | 4 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 10.00 | 2 |
| 03/27/2024 | 03/27/2024 | 18.00 | 2 |
| 10/05/2023 | 02/08/2024 | 46.75 | 1 |
| 05/24/2023 | 09/25/2023 | 110.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Buncombe Plant have?
Buncombe Plant has 148 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $46K.
What type of mine is Buncombe Plant?
Buncombe Plant is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Buncombe, Johnson County, IL. It currently has 20 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Buncombe Plant?
According to MSHA records, Buncombe Plant has 36 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Buncombe Plant?
Buncombe Plant is operated by Shawnee Stone, LLC and controlled by T & T Oil Company Inc; Shakespeare Oil Company Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1101558.