Key Takeaway

#72 50 VE Pioneer Crusher is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Belle Plaine, Sibley County, MN. It has 9 violations on record (2 S&S) and $870 in proposed penalties. Operated by Wm. Mueller & Sons, Inc..

#72 50 VE Pioneer Crusher

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Wm. Mueller & Sons, Inc.

Controller: Timothy W Mueller; Mori D Willemsen; Brian Droege

Location: Belle Plaine, Sibley County, MN

Employees: 3

9
Violations
2
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$870
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/07/2024 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/24/2024 56.20003(c) S&S ModNegligence $161
07/30/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/26/2011 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/15/2008 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/08/2004 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
04/21/2004 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
04/23/2002 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/23/2002 56.15004 S&S LowNegligence $66

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/02/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/22/2025 10/23/2025 11.75 1
11/07/2024 11/08/2024 8.75 1
07/24/2024 07/25/2024 7.75 1
09/18/2023 09/19/2023 11.25 1
10/13/2022 11/01/2022 13.25 1
08/15/2022 08/15/2022 6.75 1
11/29/2021 11/29/2021 2.00 1
07/22/2021 07/22/2021 8.50 1
06/08/2020 06/08/2020 9.00 1
07/30/2019 07/31/2019 17.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2101515
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates44.7319440, -93.9597220
Nearest TownBelle Plaine

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #72 50 VE Pioneer Crusher have?

#72 50 VE Pioneer Crusher has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $870.

What type of mine is #72 50 VE Pioneer Crusher?

#72 50 VE Pioneer Crusher is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Belle Plaine, Sibley County, MN. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at #72 50 VE Pioneer Crusher?

According to MSHA records, #72 50 VE Pioneer Crusher has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates #72 50 VE Pioneer Crusher?

#72 50 VE Pioneer Crusher is operated by Wm. Mueller & Sons, Inc. and controlled by Timothy W Mueller; Mori D Willemsen; Brian Droege. MSHA Mine ID: 2101515.