Key Takeaway

Benson Gravel is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Swift Falls, Swift County, MN. It has 36 violations on record (10 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Benson Gravel Company.

Benson Gravel

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Benson Gravel Company

Controller: Sue Benson; Stan Wagner

Location: Swift Falls, Swift County, MN

Employees: 2

36
Violations
10
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/25/2024 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $147
07/12/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/10/2020 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/10/2020 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/08/2017 56.14130(i) S&S LowNegligence $116
07/27/2016 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/16/2013 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/16/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/31/2012 56.12002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/30/2012 46.9(c)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/30/2012 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/30/2012 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/30/2012 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/30/2012 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/30/2012 56.12001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/30/2012 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/30/2012 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
11/16/2010 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/16/2010 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/16/2010 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $263

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/19/2025 06/19/2025 8.00 1
07/08/2024 07/08/2024 3.50 1
06/25/2024 06/25/2024 6.00 1
07/27/2023 07/27/2023 10.50 1
07/12/2022 07/12/2022 4.50 1
07/14/2021 07/14/2021 8.50 1
06/22/2020 06/22/2020 5.75 1
06/08/2020 06/10/2020 9.25 1
08/05/2019 08/06/2019 5.75 1
08/15/2018 08/20/2018 3.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2103237
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates45.1930560, -95.3177780
Nearest TownSwift Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Benson Gravel have?

Benson Gravel has 36 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Benson Gravel?

Benson Gravel is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Swift Falls, Swift County, MN. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Benson Gravel?

According to MSHA records, Benson Gravel has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Benson Gravel?

Benson Gravel is operated by Benson Gravel Company and controlled by Sue Benson; Stan Wagner. MSHA Mine ID: 2103237.