Key Takeaway
ALABASTER PLANT is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Tawas City, Iosco County, MI. It has 77 violations on record (7 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by United States Gypsum Company.
ALABASTER PLANT
Operator: United States Gypsum Company
Controller: USG Corporation
Location: Tawas City, Iosco County, MI
Employees: 54
Recent Violations
View all 77 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2024 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/06/2023 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/20/2022 | 56.4331 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2022 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/28/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/26/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/03/2021 | 57.14130(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 01/13/2021 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/01/2020 | 57.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/01/2020 | 57.4430(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/22/2020 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $185 |
| 01/22/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/23/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 11/28/2018 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/27/2018 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 11/27/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 12/12/2017 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/12/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/12/2017 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 22 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 04/10/2025 | OTHER | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 32d lost, 91d restricted |
| 02/12/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 06/02/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 05/23/2014 | OTHER | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 04/02/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/24/2012 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/10/2008 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/21/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/16/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
Inspections
View all 76 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | 36.75 | 1 |
| 08/18/2025 | 08/18/2025 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 01/07/2025 | 01/08/2025 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 07/08/2024 | 07/09/2024 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 02/20/2024 | 02/21/2024 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 04/05/2023 | 04/07/2023 | 25.75 | 1 |
| 12/08/2022 | 12/13/2022 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 07/20/2022 | 07/20/2022 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 01/26/2022 | 01/28/2022 | 23.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does ALABASTER PLANT have?
ALABASTER PLANT has 77 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.
What type of mine is ALABASTER PLANT?
ALABASTER PLANT is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Tawas City, Iosco County, MI. It currently has 54 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at ALABASTER PLANT?
According to MSHA records, ALABASTER PLANT has 22 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates ALABASTER PLANT?
ALABASTER PLANT is operated by United States Gypsum Company and controlled by USG Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 2000372.