Mining Incidents

Barbers Corner Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Vulcan Materials Company
Bolingbrook, Will County, IL  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1101102

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
25
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
205
citations
28
significant & substantial
$25,134
proposed penalties
$25,134
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 8,475 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 8,785 1 1 113.8
2025 Q2 3,954 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 4,575 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 1,092 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 2,983 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 12,186 4 0 328.2
2024 Q1 3,639 0 0 0.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

25 on file

2026 · 1 incident

March 3, 2026 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting off of the back of water truck. Upon exiting, EE's glove became stuck, lost EE's footing and was swung towards the back bumper which is about chest high. Employee sustained soreness to the ribs. After a CT scan on 05/13/2026, it was discovered the employee had a fractured rib.

2020 · 1 incident

June 23, 2020 IL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was operating a drill and as employee was adding steel and adjusting the centering collar, the drill steel shifted and employee's right hand that was resting on the collar was smashed between the steel and the collar. Resulting in a broken pinky finger tip.

2019 · 2 incidents

June 6, 2019 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was trying to the close the check valve to repair a hole in a pump hose. It appeared that the valve was broken causing the flap mechanism to be improperly seated and not sealing off the water completely. The employee was trying to realign the check valve flap by opening the valve and closing it again, EE felt a pop in left shoulder.

April 11, 2019 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loader operator was feeling lightheaded believing BP medication was off. Employee was taken to hospital and after diagnosis it was determined that employee was experiencing a heart attack due to blockage in an artery that required a stent.

2018 · 2 incidents

October 13, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was replacing the anvils on a VSI crusher. The employees then used a 20 lb sledge hammer to loosen the anvils from the anvil ring. As the employee struck the 21st anvil, with the sledge hammer, a metal sliver flew out striking the employee on the right lower leg (shin). It was surgically removed.

October 5, 2018 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

3 employees were tasked with fusing 18" HDPE pipe to re-route a main water line. The injured employee was positioned at the pipe fuser. While the skidsteer was lowering the pipe onto the stand; the pipe got caught on the bottom clamp. The injured employee attempted to line the 2 pipes up; the pipe shifted causing the employee's hand to get crushed and pinched between the 2 pipes.

2015 · 1 incident

September 19, 2015 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a chipping hammer when a piece of metal broke loose and hit him in the cheek.

2014 · 1 incident

October 6, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was forcibly attaching - pushing - one end of a new air hose onto a fitting attached to the drill. While pushing, he felt a "pop" in his right elbow, with pain traveling to his right shoulder.

2013 · 1 incident

April 25, 2013 IL · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Struck by flying object

A conveyor belt split in half. During the repair, a wedge was used to lift a hopper. When the wedge was knocked out it struck the employee on the right cheek causing a 1.5 cm laceration.

2012 · 3 incidents

October 18, 2012 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Struck against stationary object

EE was repairing a headlight bracket on a Cat 992 loader when he slip and hit his right elbow on the bracket

May 29, 2012 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hernia caused by over exertion or strain

March 16, 2012 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Foreign object entered right eye during a welding operation

2008 · 1 incident

August 18, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE performs daily equipment repairs. He alleges his back has been bothering him off and on at times (he weight-lifts at a gym every morning) but while at work he lifted a hammer and he felt a low back pain. He notified his supervisor-who then sent him to see a Doctor. It was determined that he has a herniated disc-so he decided he wants it to be surgically repaired.

2007 · 1 incident

June 19, 2007 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was working on repairing a conveyor belt he hit himself in the abdomen with a pry bar. He will need surgical repair of his ruptured hernia.

2006 · 2 incidents

August 4, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Struck against a moving object

Employee developed a back strain while driving a haul truck.

January 12, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While performing repair work on a 992G Cat Loader, employee was twisting his body while working with a wrench to tighten a bolt on a transmission and felt pain in his abdominal area.

2005 · 5 incidents

December 9, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While repairing a concrete jaw crusher,lifted an object and felt an inguinal groin strain.

May 12, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was performing repair work to his truck, when he caught his foot between two pieces of equipment, he turned and twisted his knee. The injury caused a serve strain to his knee.

April 12, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading a truck with equipment and felt a strong pull in his right groin area.

March 30, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Fall from machine

EE was going to take a bathroom break. EE was getting down off of loader, misjudged the step, loss footing. While trying to regain balance EE fell and struck shoulder. Bicep strain.

January 27, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting a drive shaft when he felt a pulling sensation around his belly button area. He was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia, he will have it repaired by his personal general surgeon. per call to Karen Jones 3-21-05, hernia repaired. coder 12

2003 · 1 incident

August 14, 2003 IL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ASSESING THE CONDITION OF THE CONVEYER, COMING OUT OF THE TUNNEL. HE TURNED TO GO AND SHUT THE LINE DOWN, AND TO GO GET THE TOOLS HE NEEDED FOR HIS REPAIRS. WHILE TURNING HE GOT TOO CLO SE AND HIS GLOVED HAND WENT UP AND OVER THE BRACKET WHICH CAUGHT HIS FINGERS BETWEEN A GUIDE ROLLER AND THE BELT.

2002 · 1 incident

July 15, 2002 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE IS A LOADER OPERATOR. DURING A BREAK HE WAS OFF HIS LOADER WALKING ALONG THE ROADWAY, HE OBSERVED A BOULDER THAT HE THOUGHT MIGHT CAUSE SOMEONE A PROBLEM AND TRIED TO PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE ROCK HE RUPTURED HIS BICEP.

2001 · 1 incident

March 26, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Fall from machine

WHILE PERFORMING WINTER REPAIRS ON EQUIPMENT, HE SLIPPED AND FELL. STONE CHIPS HAD BEEN SPREAD AROUND THE WORK AREA, BUT DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN AREA, GROUND AND BOTTOM OF WORK BOOTS WERE AFFECTED.

2000 · 1 incident

July 18, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Struck by falling object

WHILE WORKING WITH A CAT MAINTENANCE PERSON TO CHANGE TEETH ON THE BUCKET OF THE LOADER, HE DROPPED A TOOTH OF THE BUCKET ON HIS FOOT. HE WAS WEARING STEEL TOED SAFETY BOOTS AT THE TIME OF THI S INCIDENT.