Key Takeaway
Walnut Pit #2 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Walnut, Bureau County, IL. It has 65 violations on record (14 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Tri-Con Materials, Inc..
Walnut Pit #2
Operator: Tri-Con Materials, Inc.
Controller: Steven R Nelson
Location: Walnut, Bureau County, IL
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 65 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/10/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/28/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/28/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/27/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 05/26/2021 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 09/17/2019 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 01/31/2018 | 56.9301 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,361 |
| 01/31/2018 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,361 |
| 11/30/2017 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/27/2016 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/01/2015 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/12/2014 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/12/2014 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/12/2014 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/19/2013 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/04/2013 | 56.4603(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 04/04/2013 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/19/2012 | 56.4130(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 09/19/2012 | 56.4501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
Inspections
View all 42 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 05/28/2025 | 05/28/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 10/09/2024 | 10/10/2024 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 07/01/2024 | 07/02/2024 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 10/23/2023 | 10/25/2023 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 08/28/2023 | 08/29/2023 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 05/24/2022 | 05/24/2022 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 05/26/2021 | 05/27/2021 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 11/04/2019 | 11/05/2019 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 09/17/2019 | 09/17/2019 | 10.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Walnut Pit #2 have?
Walnut Pit #2 has 65 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is Walnut Pit #2?
Walnut Pit #2 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Walnut, Bureau County, IL. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Walnut Pit #2?
According to MSHA records, Walnut Pit #2 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Walnut Pit #2?
Walnut Pit #2 is operated by Tri-Con Materials, Inc. and controlled by Steven R Nelson. MSHA Mine ID: 1101241.