Key Takeaway
Birdie Sand & Gravel is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ely, St Louis County, MN. It has 16 violations on record (1 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Low Impact Excavators, Inc..
Birdie Sand & Gravel
Operator: Low Impact Excavators, Inc.
Controller: John J Wavrin
Location: Ely, St Louis County, MN
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 16 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/10/2024 | 56.4201 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/10/2024 | 56.12013(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/16/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/07/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/04/2020 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 09/18/2019 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/18/2018 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/10/2017 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 07/10/2017 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 07/10/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 07/10/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 04/23/2014 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/12/2013 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 06/12/2013 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $601 |
Inspections
View all 18 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | 08/20/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 10/10/2024 | 10/11/2024 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 08/20/2024 | 08/21/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 08/15/2023 | 08/16/2023 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 06/28/2022 | 06/29/2022 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 07/06/2021 | 07/07/2021 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 05/04/2020 | 05/07/2020 | 24.75 | 1 |
| 09/23/2019 | 09/23/2019 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 09/18/2019 | 09/19/2019 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/25/2019 | 07/25/2019 | 1.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Birdie Sand & Gravel have?
Birdie Sand & Gravel has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Birdie Sand & Gravel?
Birdie Sand & Gravel is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ely, St Louis County, MN. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Birdie Sand & Gravel?
According to MSHA records, Birdie Sand & Gravel has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Birdie Sand & Gravel?
Birdie Sand & Gravel is operated by Low Impact Excavators, Inc. and controlled by John J Wavrin. MSHA Mine ID: 2103801.