Key Takeaway

Yard 99 - Ashkum is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Ashkum, Iroquois County, IL. It has 181 violations on record (31 S&S) and $28K in proposed penalties. Operated by VCNA Prairie LLC.

Yard 99 - Ashkum

Active Surface Stone

Operator: VCNA Prairie LLC

Controller: VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS

Location: Ashkum, Iroquois County, IL

Employees: 5

181
Violations
31
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$28K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/28/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/28/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/28/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/28/2025 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/09/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/09/2025 56.4130(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/21/2023 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
09/21/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/21/2023 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $182
09/21/2023 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/21/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/25/2023 56.14116(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
04/25/2023 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
04/25/2023 47.41(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
04/25/2023 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/25/2023 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/17/2023 56.4201(a)(5) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
01/17/2023 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
03/08/2022 56.14115(b) S&S ModNegligence $169
11/17/2021 56.14130(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/04/2025 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/16/2019 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
10/26/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/27/2025 10/29/2025 22.50 1
06/08/2025 06/09/2025 13.00 1
02/04/2025 02/04/2025 17.50 1
07/17/2024 07/18/2024 12.00 1
03/14/2024 03/14/2024 15.00 1
09/25/2023 09/26/2023 3.75 1
09/20/2023 09/25/2023 16.50 1
05/04/2023 05/08/2023 5.50 1
04/24/2023 05/01/2023 29.75 1
01/31/2023 01/31/2023 2.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1102986
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.9013890, -88.0925000
Nearest TownAshkum

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Yard 99 - Ashkum have?

Yard 99 - Ashkum has 181 MSHA violations on record, of which 31 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $28K.

What type of mine is Yard 99 - Ashkum?

Yard 99 - Ashkum is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Ashkum, Iroquois County, IL. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Yard 99 - Ashkum?

According to MSHA records, Yard 99 - Ashkum has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Yard 99 - Ashkum?

Yard 99 - Ashkum is operated by VCNA Prairie LLC and controlled by VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS. MSHA Mine ID: 1102986.