Key Takeaway
Federal Underground is a active underground mine producing Stone, located in McCook, Cook County, IL. It has 289 violations on record (57 S&S) and $115K in proposed penalties. Operated by Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc..
Federal Underground
Operator: Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
Controller: Heidelberg Materials AG
Location: McCook, Cook County, IL
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 289 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 57.14100(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 57.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 57.4104(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 12/02/2025 | 57.14130(h) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,679 |
| 12/02/2025 | 57.14100(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $226 |
| 11/20/2025 | 57.11003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 57.14110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 57.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/18/2025 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/29/2025 | 57.19000 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/31/2025 | 57.19000 | S&S | LowNegligence | $2,569 |
| 07/30/2025 | 57.11051(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $21,713 |
| 07/30/2025 | 57.19121 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 07/29/2025 | 57.11056 | S&S | HighNegligence | $21,713 |
| 07/24/2025 | 57.18013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 07/24/2025 | 57.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $504 |
| 05/01/2025 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2025 | 57.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 16 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/09/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 11/25/2024 | EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 04/16/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/05/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 142d restricted |
| 05/17/2021 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/15/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 16d lost, 35d restricted |
| 11/03/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/22/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 108d restricted |
| 06/18/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 254d lost |
Inspections
View all 83 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | 01/27/2026 | 37.00 | 1 |
| 11/17/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 81.25 | 2 |
| 09/12/2025 | 09/12/2025 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 08/25/2025 | 08/29/2025 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 07/22/2025 | 08/01/2025 | 71.00 | 1 |
| 04/29/2025 | 05/08/2025 | 56.75 | 1 |
| 01/28/2025 | 01/28/2025 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 01/27/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 55.00 | 1 |
| 11/04/2024 | 11/21/2024 | 123.25 | 2 |
| 09/16/2024 | 09/16/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Federal Underground have?
Federal Underground has 289 MSHA violations on record, of which 57 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $115K.
What type of mine is Federal Underground?
Federal Underground is a Underground mine producing Stone, located in McCook, Cook County, IL. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Federal Underground?
According to MSHA records, Federal Underground has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Federal Underground?
Federal Underground is operated by Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. and controlled by Heidelberg Materials AG. MSHA Mine ID: 1102814.