Key Takeaway

Agate Quarry is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Ortonville, Big Stone County, MN. It has 12 violations on record (4 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cold Spring Granite Company.

Agate Quarry

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Cold Spring Granite Company

Controller: Patrick Alexander; Michael O'Connor

Location: Ortonville, Big Stone County, MN

Employees: 2

12
Violations
4
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/13/2024 56.13015(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/03/2011 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/16/2008 56.9101 S&S ModNegligence $108
04/16/2008 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/15/2008 56.15005 S&S ModNegligence $108
04/15/2008 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $362
04/05/2005 47.51 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/05/2005 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/05/2005 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/05/2005 56.14101(a)(3) S&S LowNegligence $99
06/26/2001 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/26/2001 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/10/2005 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/11/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/04/2024 12/04/2024 0.50 1
11/12/2024 11/13/2024 13.75 1
02/08/2021 02/11/2021 38.75 1
08/16/2016 08/16/2016 4.00 1
08/26/2015 08/26/2015 6.75 1
08/12/2014 08/12/2014 2.00 1
08/13/2013 08/13/2013 3.00 1
09/11/2012 09/11/2012 2.50 1
02/28/2012 02/28/2012 7.75 1
08/03/2011 08/04/2011 28.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2100013
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Granite
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates45.2669440, -96.4130560
Nearest TownOrtonville

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Agate Quarry have?

Agate Quarry has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Agate Quarry?

Agate Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Ortonville, Big Stone County, MN. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Agate Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Agate Quarry has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Agate Quarry?

Agate Quarry is operated by Cold Spring Granite Company and controlled by Patrick Alexander; Michael O'Connor. MSHA Mine ID: 2100013.