Key Takeaway

Ames Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ames, Story County, IA. It has 26 violations on record (6 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hallett Materials.

Ames Plant

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Hallett Materials

Controller: CRH PLC

Location: Ames, Story County, IA

Employees: 6

26
Violations
6
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/07/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/01/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/01/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/12/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/11/2017 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/10/2017 56.14110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
05/10/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $126
06/28/2016 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $134
06/28/2016 56.15007 S&S LowNegligence $446
04/06/2016 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $176
04/06/2016 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $873
11/03/2014 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/30/2014 46.5(a) S&S ModNegligence $293
04/30/2014 46.3(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/16/2009 56.12028 S&S ModNegligence $585
04/15/2008 56.12006 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/07/2006 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
04/26/2006 56.4603(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
11/10/2004 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/20/2004 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $154

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/04/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 81d restricted
10/13/2015 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/24/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 34d restricted
02/10/2015 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
04/08/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
10/08/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted
02/12/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/06/2025 10/07/2025 15.75 1
07/01/2025 07/02/2025 10.25 1
02/03/2025 02/03/2025 4.50 1
04/08/2024 04/08/2024 6.50 1
11/20/2023 11/20/2023 11.50 2
09/26/2023 09/26/2023 13.75 1
04/04/2023 04/12/2023 15.00 1
05/23/2022 05/23/2022 8.25 1
05/12/2021 05/12/2021 8.00 1
09/16/2020 09/17/2020 14.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1301019
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift11.0
Coordinates42.0025000, -93.5811110
Nearest TownAmes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ames Plant have?

Ames Plant has 26 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Ames Plant?

Ames Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ames, Story County, IA. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ames Plant?

According to MSHA records, Ames Plant has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Ames Plant?

Ames Plant is operated by Hallett Materials and controlled by CRH PLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1301019.