Key Takeaway

Yard 57 - Paxton is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Paxton, Ford County, IL. It has 83 violations on record (12 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by VCNA Prairie LLC.

Yard 57 - Paxton

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: VCNA Prairie LLC

Controller: VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS

Location: Paxton, Ford County, IL

Employees: 2

83
Violations
12
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$14K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/22/2025 56.14130(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/22/2025 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $177
10/22/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/22/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/22/2025 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/22/2025 56.4104(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
10/22/2025 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/11/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/11/2025 56.4230(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/21/2023 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/21/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/21/2023 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/21/2023 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/21/2023 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/21/2023 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/14/2021 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/14/2021 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/13/2021 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/13/2021 56.14112(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/13/2021 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/02/2022 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/20/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted
08/10/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/24/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/17/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 31d lost, 48d restricted
12/21/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted
04/25/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/17/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/28/2025 10/28/2025 3.00 1
10/22/2025 10/23/2025 20.75 1
06/10/2025 06/11/2025 12.00 1
04/03/2024 04/03/2024 12.25 1
06/20/2023 06/22/2023 21.50 1
11/23/2021 11/23/2021 6.50 1
10/13/2021 10/14/2021 32.50 1
10/20/2020 10/22/2020 53.50 1
10/16/2019 10/17/2019 16.00 1
10/03/2018 10/03/2018 15.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1101133
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.4005560, -88.0244440
Nearest TownPaxton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Yard 57 - Paxton have?

Yard 57 - Paxton has 83 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.

What type of mine is Yard 57 - Paxton?

Yard 57 - Paxton is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Paxton, Ford County, IL. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Yard 57 - Paxton?

According to MSHA records, Yard 57 - Paxton has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Yard 57 - Paxton?

Yard 57 - Paxton is operated by VCNA Prairie LLC and controlled by VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS. MSHA Mine ID: 1101133.