Key Takeaway
Wedron Plant is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Wedron, La Salle County, IL. It has 1,203 violations on record (202 S&S) and $555K in proposed penalties. Operated by Wedron Silica LLC.
Wedron Plant
Operator: Wedron Silica LLC
Controller: Iron Oak Energy Solutions LLC
Location: Wedron, La Salle County, IL
Employees: 140
Recent Violations
View all 1,203 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 56.20008(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 56.9313 | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/06/2026 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $151 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.12026 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/29/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/29/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/23/2025 | 56.12004 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,320 |
| 12/22/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.12026 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 46.9(b)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/10/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/09/2025 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 09/09/2025 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $549 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 116 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2026 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 10/14/2025 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/06/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 04/04/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 211d lost |
| 08/25/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 115d restricted |
| 06/19/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 19d lost, 61d restricted |
| 06/16/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 68d lost, 37d restricted |
| 06/10/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 196d lost |
| 04/23/2024 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 21d lost |
| 01/18/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 141d lost |
Inspections
View all 145 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | 02/03/2026 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 02/02/2026 | 02/03/2026 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 12/22/2025 | 01/13/2026 | 173.75 | 4 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/15/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 09/04/2025 | 09/12/2025 | 142.25 | 3 |
| 02/03/2025 | 02/03/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 01/13/2025 | 01/24/2025 | 140.00 | 2 |
| 07/15/2024 | 07/29/2024 | 113.50 | 5 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 05/06/2024 | 05/06/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Wedron Plant have?
Wedron Plant has 1203 MSHA violations on record, of which 202 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $555K.
What type of mine is Wedron Plant?
Wedron Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Wedron, La Salle County, IL. It currently has 140 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Wedron Plant?
According to MSHA records, Wedron Plant has 116 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Wedron Plant?
Wedron Plant is operated by Wedron Silica LLC and controlled by Iron Oak Energy Solutions LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1101578.