Key Takeaway
US Aggregates-Columbus Plant is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN. It has 82 violations on record (14 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by US Aggregates Inc.
US Aggregates-Columbus Plant
Operator: US Aggregates Inc
Controller: The Heritage Group
Location: Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN
Employees: 12
Recent Violations
View all 82 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | 56.12013(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/23/2025 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/11/2025 | 46.7(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 09/05/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/05/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/13/2024 | 56.12013(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $280 |
| 08/02/2023 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/02/2023 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/02/2023 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/02/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 10/12/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/23/2022 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/23/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 12/14/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/14/2021 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/14/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/14/2021 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/14/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 22 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/11/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/24/2021 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/05/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 10/11/2016 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 13d restricted |
| 12/03/2015 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/02/2013 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 32d lost, 9d restricted |
| 09/30/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 24d restricted |
| 01/03/2006 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 5d restricted |
| 10/20/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
Inspections
View all 59 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2025 | 07/28/2025 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 03/11/2025 | 03/12/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 09/05/2024 | 09/05/2024 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 02/13/2024 | 02/21/2024 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 08/02/2023 | 08/02/2023 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 10/11/2022 | 10/13/2022 | 33.00 | 1 |
| 06/21/2022 | 06/24/2022 | 36.50 | 1 |
| 01/03/2022 | 01/03/2022 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 12/14/2021 | 12/14/2021 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 08/02/2021 | 08/05/2021 | 19.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does US Aggregates-Columbus Plant have?
US Aggregates-Columbus Plant has 82 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.
What type of mine is US Aggregates-Columbus Plant?
US Aggregates-Columbus Plant is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN. It currently has 12 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at US Aggregates-Columbus Plant?
According to MSHA records, US Aggregates-Columbus Plant has 22 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates US Aggregates-Columbus Plant?
US Aggregates-Columbus Plant is operated by US Aggregates Inc and controlled by The Heritage Group. MSHA Mine ID: 1200073.