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
Operator: Benzie Sand & Gravel LLC
Controller: Allan John Zirkel
Location: Bear Lake, Benzie County, MI
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 52 →| 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
View all 34 →| 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 |
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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.