Key Takeaway

Gifford Central is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elgin, Cook County, IL. It has 30 violations on record (3 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluff City Materials, Inc.

Gifford Central

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Bluff City Materials, Inc

Controller: Michael P Vondra

Location: Elgin, Cook County, IL

30
Violations
3
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/05/2016 56.4100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/05/2016 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/05/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/05/2016 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/04/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/04/2016 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/04/2016 56.20003(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/04/2016 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/04/2016 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/04/2016 56.14108 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/04/2016 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/04/2016 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
03/22/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/22/2016 56.11004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/22/2016 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/22/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/22/2016 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/12/2015 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $362
05/12/2015 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/11/2015 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/09/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

View all 9 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/07/2022 09/07/2022 7.00 1
03/13/2018 03/13/2018 6.75 1
11/01/2016 11/01/2016 4.00 1
10/04/2016 10/06/2016 38.75 1
03/21/2016 03/23/2016 23.50 1
05/11/2015 05/14/2015 35.00 1
01/24/2014 01/24/2014 7.00 1
12/17/2013 12/18/2013 2.25 1
12/03/2013 12/05/2013 34.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1103264
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates42.0102780, -88.2469440
Nearest TownElgin

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Gifford Central have?

Gifford Central has 30 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Gifford Central?

Gifford Central is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elgin, Cook County, IL. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Gifford Central?

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

Who operates Gifford Central?

Gifford Central is operated by Bluff City Materials, Inc and controlled by Michael P Vondra. MSHA Mine ID: 1103264.