Key Takeaway
Tamms Plant is a active facility mine producing Metal, located in Tamms, Alexander County, IL. It has 20 violations on record (0 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc..
Tamms Plant
Operator: Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc.
Controller: Covia Holdings LLC
Location: Tamms, Alexander County, IL
Employees: 15
Recent Violations
View all 20 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2025 | 62.175(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/16/2022 | 50.20-7 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/23/2021 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 02/22/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
| 11/19/2019 | 56.4603(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/19/2019 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/20/2019 | 56.4130(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 03/11/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 01/18/2018 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 12/28/2016 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 12/28/2016 | 56.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $492 |
| 05/04/2016 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 05/04/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 11/06/2012 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/31/2012 | 56.16003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/27/2009 | 56.12001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/27/2009 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/06/2000 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 06/06/2000 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 06/06/2000 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 21 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 135d lost, 82d restricted |
| 06/27/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 09/26/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 18d restricted |
| 05/16/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 279d lost |
| 12/23/2020 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 90d restricted |
| 12/21/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 12d lost, 204d restricted |
| 06/06/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 81d restricted |
| 04/25/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 11/18/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 57d lost |
| 01/24/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 13d lost, 42d restricted |
Inspections
View all 63 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | 10/20/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 09/29/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 5.00 | 2 |
| 06/05/2025 | 06/05/2025 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 12/31/2024 | 03/12/2025 | 23.00 | 3 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 05/14/2024 | 08/20/2024 | 16.25 | 2 |
| 03/27/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/23/2024 | 02/13/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 08/23/2023 | 09/05/2023 | 22.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tamms Plant have?
Tamms Plant has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Tamms Plant?
Tamms Plant is a Facility mine producing Metal, located in Tamms, Alexander County, IL. It currently has 15 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tamms Plant?
According to MSHA records, Tamms Plant has 21 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tamms Plant?
Tamms Plant is operated by Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc. and controlled by Covia Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1102051.