Key Takeaway

Pit #2 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Charleston, Coles County, IL. It has 82 violations on record (13 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by River Bend Materials LLC.

Pit #2

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: River Bend Materials LLC

Controller: Monty L Swearingen; Matthew L Swearingen

Location: Charleston, Coles County, IL

Employees: 3

82
Violations
13
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$13K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/23/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/23/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/16/2023 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/12/2023 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $346
01/11/2023 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/11/2023 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/11/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/26/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/26/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/26/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/20/2021 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/20/2021 56.12019 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
12/08/2020 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
12/08/2020 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
12/08/2020 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
12/08/2020 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
12/08/2020 56.9300(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $448
12/08/2020 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
04/09/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/09/2020 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/23/2025 07/24/2025 18.25 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.50 1
10/12/2023 10/16/2023 20.25 1
02/07/2023 02/07/2023 4.50 1
01/10/2023 01/12/2023 22.00 1
10/20/2021 10/26/2021 24.00 1
08/09/2021 08/10/2021 19.25 1
12/21/2020 12/21/2020 3.50 1
12/07/2020 12/09/2020 34.00 1
04/08/2020 04/09/2020 26.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1103245
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates39.3908330, -88.1730560
Nearest TownCharleston

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Pit #2 have?

Pit #2 has 82 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.

What type of mine is Pit #2?

Pit #2 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Charleston, Coles County, IL. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Pit #2?

According to MSHA records, Pit #2 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Pit #2?

Pit #2 is operated by River Bend Materials LLC and controlled by Monty L Swearingen; Matthew L Swearingen. MSHA Mine ID: 1103245.