Key Takeaway

00972 is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN. It has 51 violations on record (4 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Minnesota Paving & Materials.

00972

Abandoned Surface Stone

Operator: Minnesota Paving & Materials

Controller: CRH PLC

Location: Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN

51
Violations
4
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/26/2025 56.13020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/02/2024 47.41(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
04/02/2024 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
04/02/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $172
08/01/2023 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/24/2023 46.9(g) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
10/20/2021 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $237
10/13/2020 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/04/2020 56.11027 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/04/2020 46.11(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/29/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
10/25/2017 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/25/2017 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/25/2017 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/25/2017 56.12023 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/05/2017 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/05/2017 56.11012 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
06/10/2015 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/02/2012 56.12013 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/02/2012 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/11/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
07/31/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/08/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 12d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/26/2025 08/27/2025 13.50 1
04/02/2024 04/02/2024 9.50 1
08/01/2023 08/01/2023 2.50 1
05/24/2023 05/25/2023 10.00 1
03/14/2022 03/15/2022 4.75 1
10/20/2021 10/22/2021 30.00 1
10/13/2020 10/14/2020 9.00 1
10/01/2020 10/01/2020 3.50 1
08/10/2020 08/10/2020 7.00 1
08/04/2020 08/04/2020 9.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2102959
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates44.1852780, -93.9952780
Nearest TownMankato

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does 00972 have?

00972 has 51 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is 00972?

00972 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at 00972?

According to MSHA records, 00972 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates 00972?

00972 is operated by Minnesota Paving & Materials and controlled by CRH PLC. MSHA Mine ID: 2102959.