Key Takeaway
Festus Underground is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Festus, Jefferson County, MO. It has 45 violations on record (3 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Fred Weber, Inc..
Festus Underground
Operator: Fred Weber, Inc.
Controller: Fred Weber, Inc.
Location: Festus, Jefferson County, MO
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 45 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2025 | 57.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/19/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/03/2023 | 57.11053 | S&S | NoNegligence | $143 |
| 08/23/2023 | 57.12001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/08/2023 | 57.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/27/2023 | 57.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/08/2022 | 57.4361(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/03/2021 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $125 |
| 02/25/2021 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 05/05/2020 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/23/2020 | 57.8520(e) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $123 |
| 01/23/2020 | 57.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/06/2019 | 57.15030 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $832 |
| 11/05/2019 | 57.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $654 |
| 11/04/2019 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/04/2019 | 57.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/19/2019 | 57.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/19/2019 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 47.42 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $196 |
| 05/21/2019 | 57.4101 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $196 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 06/15/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 12/11/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 5d lost, 59d restricted |
| 05/18/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 56d lost |
| 04/23/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/07/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 05/31/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/24/2018 | EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 03/24/2018 | EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 38d lost, 125d restricted |
Inspections
View all 49 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | 12/08/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/19/2025 | 08/19/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 06/04/2025 | 06/04/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 01/02/2025 | 01/02/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 12/19/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 09/16/2024 | 09/19/2024 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 02/27/2024 | 03/07/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 11/15/2023 | 11/21/2023 | 10.25 | 2 |
| 10/03/2023 | 10/04/2023 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 08/23/2023 | 08/25/2023 | 27.00 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Festus Underground have?
Festus Underground has 45 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Festus Underground?
Festus Underground is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Festus, Jefferson County, MO. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Festus Underground?
According to MSHA records, Festus Underground has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Festus Underground?
Festus Underground is operated by Fred Weber, Inc. and controlled by Fred Weber, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 2302480.