Key Takeaway

Blairsferry Dredge Dept. 487 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA. It has 49 violations on record (8 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Wendling Quarries Inc.

Blairsferry Dredge Dept. 487

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Wendling Quarries Inc

Controller: Manaco Corporation

Location: Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA

Employees: 2

49
Violations
8
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/11/2026 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/11/2026 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
06/04/2025 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/04/2025 56.4501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/07/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $336
01/07/2025 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $168
01/07/2025 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
08/04/2024 50.10(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/26/2024 56.14103(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
06/25/2024 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/25/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/21/2024 47.44(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/21/2024 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/21/2024 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/21/2024 56.4603(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/11/2023 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/10/2023 56.4603(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/14/2022 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/14/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/07/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/11/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/04/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
12/28/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted
10/16/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/28/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/04/2013 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 114d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/11/2026 02/11/2026 10.00 1
06/06/2025 06/06/2025 3.75 1
06/04/2025 06/05/2025 10.50 1
01/07/2025 01/08/2025 19.50 1
09/17/2024 09/17/2024 5.50 1
08/19/2024 08/19/2024 0.50 1
08/14/2024 08/14/2024 5.00 1
06/25/2024 07/01/2024 17.75 1
02/21/2024 02/22/2024 15.75 1
07/10/2023 07/11/2023 11.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1302378
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates42.0530560, -91.7438890
Nearest TownCedar Rapids

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Blairsferry Dredge Dept. 487 have?

Blairsferry Dredge Dept. 487 has 49 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Blairsferry Dredge Dept. 487?

Blairsferry Dredge Dept. 487 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Blairsferry Dredge Dept. 487?

According to MSHA records, Blairsferry Dredge Dept. 487 has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Blairsferry Dredge Dept. 487?

Blairsferry Dredge Dept. 487 is operated by Wendling Quarries Inc and controlled by Manaco Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1302378.