Key Takeaway
McDowell Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Fairbury, Livingston County, IL. It has 81 violations on record (4 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by VCNA Prairie LLC.
McDowell Quarry
Operator: VCNA Prairie LLC
Controller: VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
Location: Fairbury, Livingston County, IL
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 81 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2024 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/23/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 56.15005 | S&S | LowNegligence | $271 |
| 12/14/2022 | 56.15003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $271 |
| 12/14/2022 | 56.12013 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/18/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/17/2022 | 56.12013(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/16/2021 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/16/2021 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/05/2020 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/04/2020 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/03/2020 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/03/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/10/2020 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/19/2018 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/18/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/07/2018 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 18d lost, 16d restricted |
| 11/04/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
Inspections
View all 54 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | 10/30/2025 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 06/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 02/05/2025 | 02/05/2025 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 07/18/2024 | 07/20/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 03/06/2024 | 03/08/2024 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 03/22/2023 | 03/23/2023 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 12/14/2022 | 12/15/2022 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 05/16/2022 | 05/18/2022 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 03/01/2022 | 03/02/2022 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 06/16/2021 | 06/17/2021 | 28.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does McDowell Quarry have?
McDowell Quarry has 81 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.
What type of mine is McDowell Quarry?
McDowell Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Fairbury, Livingston County, IL. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at McDowell Quarry?
According to MSHA records, McDowell Quarry has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates McDowell Quarry?
McDowell Quarry is operated by VCNA Prairie LLC and controlled by VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS. MSHA Mine ID: 1103130.