Key Takeaway
Elco Plant is a active facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Elco, Alexander County, IL. It has 83 violations on record (8 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc..
Elco Plant
Operator: Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc.
Controller: Covia Holdings LLC
Location: Elco, Alexander County, IL
Employees: 34
Recent Violations
View all 83 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 06/03/2025 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/20/2024 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/01/2023 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/01/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/28/2023 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/28/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/21/2022 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/21/2022 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/15/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/29/2021 | 56.16007(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 03/15/2021 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 10/16/2019 | 62.175(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 10/16/2019 | 62.175(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 10/16/2019 | 62.175(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 10/16/2019 | 62.174 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $142 |
| 10/09/2019 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/08/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 08/29/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/29/2019 | 46.9(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 61 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/20/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/13/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 07/23/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 07/06/2021 | OTHER | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 06/29/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 12/20/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 18d restricted |
| 12/20/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 27d restricted |
| 03/01/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 03/18/2015 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 14d restricted |
Inspections
View all 74 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 10/15/2025 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 20.00 | 2 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.50 | 2 |
| 06/03/2025 | 06/04/2025 | 21.75 | 1 |
| 10/23/2024 | 03/12/2025 | 35.75 | 3 |
| 06/26/2024 | 09/05/2024 | 42.75 | 3 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 03/27/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/20/2024 | 02/22/2024 | 33.75 | 1 |
| 08/21/2023 | 08/24/2023 | 36.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Elco Plant have?
Elco Plant has 83 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Elco Plant?
Elco Plant is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Elco, Alexander County, IL. It currently has 34 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Elco Plant?
According to MSHA records, Elco Plant has 61 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Elco Plant?
Elco Plant is operated by Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc. and controlled by Covia Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1101981.