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

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: US Aggregates Inc

Controller: The Heritage Group

Location: Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, IN

Employees: 6

70
Violations
18
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$12K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1202264
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift11.0
Coordinates40.4916670, -86.8508330
Nearest TownLafayette

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.