Key Takeaway
US Aggregates-Swisher Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, IN. It has 70 violations on record (18 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by US Aggregates Inc.
US Aggregates-Swisher Plant
Operator: US Aggregates Inc
Controller: The Heritage Group
Location: Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, IN
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 70 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/19/2024 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/19/2024 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/19/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/19/2024 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 12/19/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/01/2024 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.18009 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.14100(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.12018 | S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 10/03/2023 | 47.44(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $558 |
| 04/26/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/26/2023 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/26/2023 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/06/2023 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 03/06/2023 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $621 |
| 03/06/2023 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $376 |
| 10/11/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/28/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 05/24/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/22/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 7d restricted |
| 05/22/2003 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/24/2003 | NO VALUE FOUND | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/22/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 21d restricted |
| 08/28/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/24/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/17/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 05/10/2000 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 5d restricted |
Inspections
View all 65 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 01/06/2026 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2025 | 04/04/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 12/19/2024 | 01/08/2025 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/01/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 03/26/2024 | 04/01/2024 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 10/02/2023 | 10/03/2023 | 17.25 | 1 |
| 04/26/2023 | 05/01/2023 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 03/06/2023 | 03/17/2023 | 12.75 | 2 |
| 03/06/2023 | 03/06/2023 | 8.50 | 2 |
| 10/11/2022 | 10/18/2022 | 12.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does US Aggregates-Swisher Plant have?
US Aggregates-Swisher Plant has 70 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is US Aggregates-Swisher Plant?
US Aggregates-Swisher Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, IN. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at US Aggregates-Swisher Plant?
According to MSHA records, US Aggregates-Swisher Plant has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates US Aggregates-Swisher Plant?
US Aggregates-Swisher Plant is operated by US Aggregates Inc and controlled by The Heritage Group. MSHA Mine ID: 1202264.