Key Takeaway

Caris Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Vestaberg, Montcalm County, MI. It has 14 violations on record (1 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Montcalm Aggregates.

Caris Plant

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Montcalm Aggregates

Controller: Neil Zalud

Location: Vestaberg, Montcalm County, MI

Employees: 1

14
Violations
1
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 14 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/08/2023 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/06/2021 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $136
05/20/2019 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
04/24/2017 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/13/2013 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/13/2013 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/13/2013 47.51(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/31/2012 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/31/2012 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/05/2009 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/05/2009 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/05/2009 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/10/2008 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/14/2007 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/21/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 11d lost

Inspections

View all 28 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/04/2025 11/04/2025 11.25 1
06/11/2025 06/11/2025 5.75 1
05/21/2024 05/21/2024 14.75 1
02/13/2023 02/13/2023 5.00 1
02/08/2023 02/08/2023 10.75 1
10/06/2021 10/07/2021 11.75 1
10/28/2020 10/29/2020 10.75 1
06/25/2020 06/25/2020 6.75 1
06/10/2019 06/10/2019 2.75 1
05/20/2019 05/21/2019 15.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2003377
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates43.4261110, -84.9155560
Nearest TownVestaberg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Caris Plant have?

Caris Plant has 14 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 Caris Plant?

Caris Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Vestaberg, Montcalm County, MI. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Caris Plant?

According to MSHA records, Caris Plant has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Caris Plant?

Caris Plant is operated by Montcalm Aggregates and controlled by Neil Zalud. MSHA Mine ID: 2003377.