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

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Tri-Con Materials, Inc.

Controller: Steven R Nelson

Location: Walnut, Bureau County, IL

Employees: 3

65
Violations
14
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$12K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1101241
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates41.5622220, -89.6183330
Nearest TownWalnut

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.