Key Takeaway
IMI Bluffton Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Bluffton, Wells County, IN. It has 79 violations on record (13 S&S) and $40K in proposed penalties. Operated by IMI Aggregates LLC.
IMI Bluffton Quarry
Operator: IMI Aggregates LLC
Controller: Fred (Pete) Irving
Location: Bluffton, Wells County, IN
Employees: 9
Recent Violations
View all 79 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 06/17/2025 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.12019 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,395 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.12018 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,395 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 11/15/2023 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/15/2023 | 56.16007(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $17,077 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $935 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $935 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,079 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $4,628 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 07/19/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $214 |
| 07/19/2023 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $214 |
| 07/19/2023 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,063 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/05/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 7d lost, 5d restricted |
| 01/18/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 15d lost, 30d restricted |
| 10/19/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 27d restricted |
| 12/07/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 136d lost, 150d restricted |
| 03/07/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/27/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 24d restricted |
| 08/02/2000 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 64 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 03/04/2026 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 06/17/2025 | 06/17/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 10/31/2024 | 10/31/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 04/02/2024 | 04/03/2024 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 11/15/2023 | 11/16/2023 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 07/31/2023 | 07/31/2023 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 07/19/2023 | 07/20/2023 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 11/16/2022 | 11/29/2022 | 30.00 | 2 |
| 07/11/2022 | 07/18/2022 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 01/04/2022 | 01/06/2022 | 17.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does IMI Bluffton Quarry have?
IMI Bluffton Quarry has 79 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $40K.
What type of mine is IMI Bluffton Quarry?
IMI Bluffton Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Bluffton, Wells County, IN. It currently has 9 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at IMI Bluffton Quarry?
According to MSHA records, IMI Bluffton Quarry has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates IMI Bluffton Quarry?
IMI Bluffton Quarry is operated by IMI Aggregates LLC and controlled by Fred (Pete) Irving. MSHA Mine ID: 1200029.