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
Operator: VCNA Prairie LLC
Controller: VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
Location: Ashkum, Iroquois County, IL
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 181 →| 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
View all 3 →| 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
View all 71 →| 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 |
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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.