Key Takeaway

Ward Stone is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Francesville, Pulaski County, IN. It has 119 violations on record (25 S&S) and $58K in proposed penalties. Operated by Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc..

Ward Stone

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.

Controller: Heidelberg Materials AG

Location: Francesville, Pulaski County, IN

Employees: 7

119
Violations
25
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$58K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/10/2026 56.12030 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
04/02/2025 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $193
04/02/2025 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $193
11/22/2024 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/22/2024 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $280
07/17/2024 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $204
07/17/2024 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $453
07/17/2024 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,011
07/17/2024 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $305
07/17/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,011
07/17/2024 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $204
07/17/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,011
07/17/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,511
07/17/2024 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $1,011
07/17/2024 56.18002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,011
06/11/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S NoNegligence $147
12/14/2023 56.11016 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/14/2023 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/14/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/18/2023 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/07/2018 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted
06/06/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/15/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted
09/30/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/27/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 100d restricted
02/16/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
04/22/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 139d restricted
05/16/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/31/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/10/2026 02/10/2026 12.00 1
08/18/2025 08/18/2025 9.50 1
04/02/2025 04/07/2025 17.75 1
11/22/2024 11/22/2024 12.75 1
07/17/2024 07/23/2024 33.00 1
06/11/2024 06/11/2024 10.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.75 1
12/13/2023 12/18/2023 25.25 2
05/18/2023 05/18/2023 15.00 1
11/15/2022 11/15/2022 13.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1201718
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees7
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.9558330, -86.8777780
Nearest TownFrancesville

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ward Stone have?

Ward Stone has 119 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $58K.

What type of mine is Ward Stone?

Ward Stone is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Francesville, Pulaski County, IN. It currently has 7 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ward Stone?

According to MSHA records, Ward Stone has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Ward Stone?

Ward Stone is operated by Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. and controlled by Heidelberg Materials AG. MSHA Mine ID: 1201718.