Key Takeaway

Irions Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chillicothe, Peoria County, IL. It has 170 violations on record (19 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Galena Road Gravel Inc.

Irions Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Galena Road Gravel Inc

Controller: Peter E Powell

Location: Chillicothe, Peoria County, IL

Employees: 15

170
Violations
19
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$34K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/12/2025 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/12/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/12/2025 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $432
05/29/2025 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/11/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
05/23/2024 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $147
10/26/2023 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/26/2023 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/26/2023 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
04/26/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
09/13/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $169
03/09/2022 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/19/2021 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/18/2021 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $125
05/18/2021 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
05/18/2021 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/18/2021 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/18/2021 56.20003(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
03/23/2021 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/23/2021 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/10/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted
09/15/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/14/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/11/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 5d restricted
07/02/2001 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/12/2025 11/14/2025 22.50 1
05/29/2025 05/29/2025 9.00 1
12/11/2024 12/12/2024 15.00 1
05/22/2024 05/23/2024 12.50 1
10/25/2023 10/27/2023 17.75 1
10/04/2023 10/04/2023 6.25 1
04/26/2023 04/26/2023 11.00 1
01/12/2023 01/12/2023 7.00 1
10/12/2022 10/12/2022 4.50 1
09/12/2022 09/13/2022 14.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1102372
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees15
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates40.9222220, -89.5127770
Nearest TownChillicothe

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Irions Pit have?

Irions Pit has 170 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.

What type of mine is Irions Pit?

Irions Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chillicothe, Peoria County, IL. It currently has 15 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Irions Pit?

According to MSHA records, Irions Pit has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Irions Pit?

Irions Pit is operated by Galena Road Gravel Inc and controlled by Peter E Powell. MSHA Mine ID: 1102372.