3M - Downtown Plant
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: 3M Company
Controller: Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Location: Wausau, WI, Marathon County, WI
Employees: 114
426
Violations
69
S&S Violations
97
Accidents
$120K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 426 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 07/16/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 07/16/2025 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $209 |
| 07/16/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 07/16/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/16/2025 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/15/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $549 |
| 07/10/2025 | 56.12034 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 07/10/2025 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $549 |
| 07/10/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $165 |
| 01/30/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/30/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $883 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/27/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 97 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 06/29/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 11/04/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 05/01/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 52d lost, 61d restricted |
| 07/29/2022 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 06/07/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 35d restricted |
| 03/15/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 34d restricted |
| 12/27/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 04/17/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/06/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 48d lost, 74d restricted |
Inspections
View all 87 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | 01/29/2026 | 67.00 | 2 |
| 07/09/2025 | 07/16/2025 | 52.50 | 1 |
| 02/06/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/30/2025 | 65.25 | 1 |
| 11/05/2024 | 11/05/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/09/2024 | 46.50 | 1 |
| 12/18/2023 | 01/10/2024 | 41.50 | 1 |
| 02/28/2023 | 03/01/2023 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 10/05/2022 | 10/12/2022 | 45.00 | 1 |
| 08/29/2022 | 08/31/2022 | 27.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4702918
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees114
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates44.9502780, -89.6377780
Nearest TownWausau, WI
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does 3M - Downtown Plant have?
3M - Downtown Plant has 426 MSHA violations on record, of which 69 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $120K.
What type of mine is 3M - Downtown Plant?
3M - Downtown Plant is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Wausau, WI, Marathon County, WI. It currently has 114 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at 3M - Downtown Plant?
According to MSHA records, 3M - Downtown Plant has 97 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates 3M - Downtown Plant?
3M - Downtown Plant is operated by 3M Company and controlled by Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4702918.