Key Takeaway

Gifford East-South is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elgin, Cook County, IL. It has 89 violations on record (21 S&S) and $94K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluff City Materials, Inc..

Gifford East-South

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Bluff City Materials, Inc.

Controller: Michael P Vondra

Location: Elgin, Cook County, IL

89
Violations
21
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$94K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/14/2015 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/19/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
06/19/2014 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
06/19/2014 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $263
06/19/2014 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/18/2014 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
06/18/2014 56.4600(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/18/2014 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
06/18/2014 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/18/2014 56.15005 S&S ModNegligence $243
10/09/2013 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $499
10/08/2013 56.14109 Non-S&S ModNegligence $499
10/08/2013 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $3,689
10/08/2013 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $2,473
10/08/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $224
10/08/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $224
10/08/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $224
10/08/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $224
04/23/2013 56.14110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
04/23/2013 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/20/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 84d lost
01/30/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/31/2016 08/31/2016 6.00 1
03/24/2016 03/24/2016 4.50 1
05/13/2015 05/14/2015 12.25 1
06/18/2014 06/19/2014 18.75 1
10/08/2013 10/09/2013 18.75 1
04/23/2013 04/25/2013 34.00 1
05/01/2012 05/03/2012 30.50 1
06/14/2011 06/14/2011 6.75 1
11/30/2010 12/02/2010 4.75 1
11/19/2010 11/19/2010 8.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1103125
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates42.0091670, -88.2469440
Nearest TownElgin

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Gifford East-South have?

Gifford East-South has 89 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $94K.

What type of mine is Gifford East-South?

Gifford East-South 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 East-South?

According to MSHA records, Gifford East-South has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Gifford East-South?

Gifford East-South is operated by Bluff City Materials, Inc. and controlled by Michael P Vondra. MSHA Mine ID: 1103125.