LeFevre-Mager Mine
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: Mounds Production Company LLC
Controller: Oil Dri Corporation Of America
Location: Mounds, Pulaski County, IL
Employees: 29
506
Violations
107
S&S Violations
51
Accidents
$344K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 506 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/28/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/27/2025 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 10/22/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/21/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $3,736 |
| 06/30/2025 | 57.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,047 |
| 06/30/2025 | 57.12020 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,047 |
| 06/30/2025 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 03/11/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,431 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $5,144 |
| 03/10/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,320 |
| 03/10/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/10/2025 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $6,540 |
| 02/18/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,320 |
| 02/18/2025 | 56.4500 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 09/30/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $736 |
| 09/26/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,079 |
| 09/26/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,079 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 51 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2023 | MACHINERY | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 79d lost, 20d restricted |
| 11/09/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/23/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 274d lost |
| 04/08/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 21d lost |
| 06/22/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 04/10/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 02/12/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 85d lost, 85d restricted |
| 06/15/2020 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 10d restricted |
| 01/23/2020 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/29/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 47d restricted |
Inspections
View all 85 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | 11/04/2025 | 64.75 | 1 |
| 06/30/2025 | 09/09/2025 | 73.00 | 6 |
| 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 20.00 | 2 |
| 02/18/2025 | 03/13/2025 | 52.00 | 2 |
| 09/26/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 41.25 | 3 |
| 08/21/2024 | 08/21/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 04/02/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 101.50 | 3 |
| 03/28/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 24.00 | 3 |
| 01/30/2024 | 01/31/2024 | 13.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1102403
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees29
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.1055560, -89.2036110
Nearest TownMounds
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does LeFevre-Mager Mine have?
LeFevre-Mager Mine has 506 MSHA violations on record, of which 107 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $344K.
What type of mine is LeFevre-Mager Mine?
LeFevre-Mager Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Mounds, Pulaski County, IL. It currently has 29 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at LeFevre-Mager Mine?
According to MSHA records, LeFevre-Mager Mine has 51 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates LeFevre-Mager Mine?
LeFevre-Mager Mine is operated by Mounds Production Company LLC and controlled by Oil Dri Corporation Of America. MSHA Mine ID: 1102403.