Key Takeaway
Lakemoor Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in McHenry, Mchenry County, IL. It has 59 violations on record (6 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc..
Lakemoor Pit
Operator: Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Controller: Steven Thelen
Location: McHenry, Mchenry County, IL
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 59 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2025 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2025 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 56.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 56.14130(h) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,503 |
| 03/05/2025 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/05/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/24/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/23/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/23/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/23/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/23/2024 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | HighNegligence | $535 |
| 04/23/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/31/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/30/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/30/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/30/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/03/2023 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/13/2022 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/05/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/14/2022 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 7 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2025 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 35d restricted |
| 08/27/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/17/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 163d lost, 10d restricted |
| 05/02/2019 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 47d restricted |
| 09/11/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/27/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 11/05/2011 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
Inspections
View all 34 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | 12/23/2025 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 06/09/2025 | 06/12/2025 | 36.50 | 1 |
| 03/03/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 26.25 | 1 |
| 04/22/2024 | 04/26/2024 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 01/29/2024 | 02/02/2024 | 28.25 | 1 |
| 08/30/2023 | 08/30/2023 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 05/02/2023 | 05/05/2023 | 43.25 | 1 |
| 12/12/2022 | 12/15/2022 | 34.50 | 1 |
| 09/27/2022 | 09/27/2022 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 05/03/2022 | 05/06/2022 | 38.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lakemoor Pit have?
Lakemoor Pit has 59 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.
What type of mine is Lakemoor Pit?
Lakemoor Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in McHenry, Mchenry County, IL. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lakemoor Pit?
According to MSHA records, Lakemoor Pit has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lakemoor Pit?
Lakemoor Pit is operated by Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc. and controlled by Steven Thelen. MSHA Mine ID: 1103221.