Key Takeaway
Purdy Materials is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, IN. It has 175 violations on record (58 S&S) and $44K in proposed penalties. Operated by Purdy Materials Inc..
Purdy Materials
Operator: Purdy Materials Inc.
Controller: Edward Purdy
Location: Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, IN
Employees: 11
Recent Violations
View all 175 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $432 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $642 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 05/06/2025 | 56.20011 | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,431 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.12008 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.12001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 46.9(b)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2022 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 10/02/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 03/04/2013 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/10/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 74d restricted |
| 04/09/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/27/2000 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
Inspections
View all 65 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | 01/15/2026 | 24.25 | 1 |
| 05/05/2025 | 05/07/2025 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 12/18/2024 | 12/26/2024 | 30.00 | 2 |
| 07/19/2024 | 07/23/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 11/07/2023 | 11/13/2023 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2023 | 05/23/2023 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 11/15/2022 | 11/16/2022 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 09/08/2022 | 09/08/2022 | 18.00 | 2 |
| 08/10/2022 | 08/10/2022 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 07/27/2022 | 07/28/2022 | 3.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Purdy Materials have?
Purdy Materials has 175 MSHA violations on record, of which 58 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $44K.
What type of mine is Purdy Materials?
Purdy Materials is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, IN. It currently has 11 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Purdy Materials?
According to MSHA records, Purdy Materials has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Purdy Materials?
Purdy Materials is operated by Purdy Materials Inc. and controlled by Edward Purdy. MSHA Mine ID: 1202211.