Key Takeaway

Benzie Sand and Gravel LLC is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Bear Lake, Benzie County, MI. It has 52 violations on record (12 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Benzie Sand & Gravel LLC.

Benzie Sand and Gravel LLC

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Benzie Sand & Gravel LLC

Controller: Allan John Zirkel

Location: Bear Lake, Benzie County, MI

Employees: 2

52
Violations
12
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$14K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/09/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/09/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/09/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/09/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/09/2025 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/09/2025 56.14206(b) S&S ModNegligence $366
08/04/2020 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/30/2019 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
04/30/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/12/2017 56.18002(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
07/12/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/12/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/12/2017 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/12/2017 56.14112(b) S&S HighNegligence $2,314
07/12/2017 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $126
07/12/2017 56.14101(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $2,314
06/07/2016 56.14132(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $162
04/23/2016 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
04/23/2016 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/23/2016 56.20011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/09/2025 07/10/2025 8.75 1
07/25/2024 07/25/2024 8.50 1
08/08/2023 08/08/2023 6.75 1
06/28/2022 06/28/2022 10.75 1
08/02/2021 08/03/2021 11.50 1
06/07/2021 06/07/2021 4.50 1
08/04/2020 08/04/2020 9.50 1
05/09/2019 05/09/2019 12.25 1
04/30/2019 04/30/2019 19.75 2
09/04/2018 09/04/2018 7.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2003087
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates44.6319440, -86.0908330
Nearest TownBear Lake

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Benzie Sand and Gravel LLC have?

Benzie Sand and Gravel LLC has 52 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.

What type of mine is Benzie Sand and Gravel LLC?

Benzie Sand and Gravel LLC is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Bear Lake, Benzie County, MI. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Benzie Sand and Gravel LLC?

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

Who operates Benzie Sand and Gravel LLC?

Benzie Sand and Gravel LLC is operated by Benzie Sand & Gravel LLC and controlled by Allan John Zirkel. MSHA Mine ID: 2003087.