Key Takeaway
McCook Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in McCook, Cook County, IL. It has 482 violations on record (85 S&S) and $113K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC.
McCook Quarry
Operator: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Controller: Vulcan Materials Company
Location: McCook, Cook County, IL
Employees: 130
Recent Violations
View all 482 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2026 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 56.17001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 56.9300 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 09/03/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $398 |
| 09/02/2025 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2025 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2025 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/21/2024 | 56.12007 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/14/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 05/14/2024 | 56.9301 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,079 |
| 05/09/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/09/2024 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/07/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/07/2024 | 56.14109(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/07/2024 | 56.16001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $626 |
| 01/10/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/10/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/10/2024 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/09/2024 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $280 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 95 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/04/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
| 05/23/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 83d restricted |
| 04/12/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/12/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 175d lost, 90d restricted |
| 07/26/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/29/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/03/2022 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/08/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
| 09/04/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 25d restricted |
Inspections
View all 101 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 53.00 | 1 |
| 09/02/2025 | 09/05/2025 | 76.25 | 2 |
| 01/14/2025 | 01/16/2025 | 74.00 | 2 |
| 12/19/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 09/24/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 09/11/2024 | 09/11/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 09/04/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 33.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 05/06/2024 | 05/24/2024 | 116.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does McCook Quarry have?
McCook Quarry has 482 MSHA violations on record, of which 85 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $113K.
What type of mine is McCook Quarry?
McCook Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in McCook, Cook County, IL. It currently has 130 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at McCook Quarry?
According to MSHA records, McCook Quarry has 95 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates McCook Quarry?
McCook Quarry is operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC and controlled by Vulcan Materials Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1100225.