Key Takeaway

Emerson Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Sterling, Whiteside County, IL. It has 150 violations on record (28 S&S) and $23K in proposed penalties. Operated by Alliance Materials, Inc..

Emerson Quarry

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Alliance Materials, Inc.

Controller: Steve D Bennett; Tom D Bennett

Location: Sterling, Whiteside County, IL

Employees: 3

150
Violations
28
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$23K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/05/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
11/05/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
11/04/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/23/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/12/2025 56.18002(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
03/11/2025 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $165
06/11/2024 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/11/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
02/06/2024 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/06/2024 56.14112(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
05/24/2023 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $155
05/24/2023 56.14108 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/11/2023 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/11/2022 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/11/2022 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/18/2021 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/04/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/04/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
04/08/2021 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $136
04/08/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/25/2001 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/12/2025 11/12/2025 2.75 1
11/04/2025 11/05/2025 8.75 1
05/29/2025 05/29/2025 5.25 1
05/23/2025 05/23/2025 10.25 1
03/11/2025 03/12/2025 12.50 1
06/10/2024 06/12/2024 13.75 1
02/05/2024 02/06/2024 8.25 1
05/24/2023 05/24/2023 12.00 1
01/10/2023 01/11/2023 9.25 1
05/05/2022 05/12/2022 20.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1100400
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates41.8038890, -89.7772220
Nearest TownSterling

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Emerson Quarry have?

Emerson Quarry has 150 MSHA violations on record, of which 28 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $23K.

What type of mine is Emerson Quarry?

Emerson Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Sterling, Whiteside County, IL. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Emerson Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Emerson Quarry has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Emerson Quarry?

Emerson Quarry is operated by Alliance Materials, Inc. and controlled by Steve D Bennett; Tom D Bennett. MSHA Mine ID: 1100400.