Key Takeaway
Northern White Sand is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Utica, La Salle County, IL. It has 73 violations on record (17 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Northern White Sand LLC.
Northern White Sand
Operator: Northern White Sand LLC
Controller: Smart Sand Inc
Location: Utica, La Salle County, IL
Employees: 30
Recent Violations
View all 73 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 56.6306(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2026 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/13/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/12/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/12/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/10/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/08/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/08/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/05/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/20/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/31/2022 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/02/2021 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 11/04/2019 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 10/31/2019 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/30/2019 | 56.13017 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/29/2019 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/24/2019 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $142 |
| 07/24/2019 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/26/2019 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 5d restricted |
| 02/14/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/17/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 18d restricted |
| 06/06/2019 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/03/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 3d restricted |
| 11/19/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/12/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 63d lost, 5d restricted |
| 08/21/2018 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 08/17/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
Inspections
View all 37 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | 13.25 | 1 | |
| 01/13/2026 | 01/15/2026 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/17/2025 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 08/25/2025 | 08/28/2025 | 23.25 | 2 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/18/2025 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 07/05/2024 | 07/11/2024 | 34.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 01/16/2024 | 01/16/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 01/02/2024 | 01/02/2024 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 12/14/2023 | 12/19/2023 | 24.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Northern White Sand have?
Northern White Sand has 73 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.
What type of mine is Northern White Sand?
Northern White Sand is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Utica, La Salle County, IL. It currently has 30 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Northern White Sand?
According to MSHA records, Northern White Sand has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Northern White Sand?
Northern White Sand is operated by Northern White Sand LLC and controlled by Smart Sand Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1103253.