Key Takeaway
L-Bob Gravel is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Bristol, Elkhart County, IN. It has 89 violations on record (34 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Niblock Excavating Inc.
L-Bob Gravel
Operator: Niblock Excavating Inc
Controller: Chase Niblock; Chad Niblock
Location: Bristol, Elkhart County, IN
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 89 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 06/04/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 06/04/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 06/04/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 02/27/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 02/27/2025 | 56.15014 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,320 |
| 02/27/2025 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $883 |
| 02/27/2025 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $883 |
| 04/25/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 04/25/2024 | 56.14100(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 04/17/2024 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/17/2024 | 56.4603(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/17/2024 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/17/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/17/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/17/2024 | 56.14100(d) | S&S | HighNegligence | $357 |
| 04/17/2024 | 56.12068 | S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 04/17/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/17/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 04/17/2024 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/2007 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 33 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/04/2025 | 06/04/2025 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 03/05/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 02/26/2025 | 02/28/2025 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 04/16/2024 | 04/25/2024 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 03/22/2023 | 03/22/2023 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 05/09/2022 | 05/10/2022 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 05/12/2021 | 05/12/2021 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 01/15/2020 | 01/27/2020 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 04/29/2019 | 04/30/2019 | 7.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does L-Bob Gravel have?
L-Bob Gravel has 89 MSHA violations on record, of which 34 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is L-Bob Gravel?
L-Bob Gravel is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Bristol, Elkhart County, IN. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at L-Bob Gravel?
According to MSHA records, L-Bob Gravel has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates L-Bob Gravel?
L-Bob Gravel is operated by Niblock Excavating Inc and controlled by Chase Niblock; Chad Niblock. MSHA Mine ID: 1201258.