Key Takeaway

Charcoal #3 Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in St. Cloud, Stearns County, MN. It has 48 violations on record (7 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cold Spring Granite Company.

Charcoal #3 Quarry

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Cold Spring Granite Company

Controller: Patrick Alexander; Michael O'Connor

Location: St. Cloud, Stearns County, MN

Employees: 10

48
Violations
7
S&S Violations
21
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/07/2026 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/07/2026 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $504
01/07/2026 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/15/2025 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $755
05/13/2025 46.8(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $168
12/03/2024 56.12013(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/13/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
02/03/2021 56.18002(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
12/04/2019 56.18002(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/27/2019 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
12/04/2018 56.6900 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/29/2018 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $128
11/29/2018 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $128
05/10/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
03/15/2017 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $387
03/15/2017 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/14/2017 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/14/2017 56.13015(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/14/2017 56.20003(b) S&S LowNegligence $116
03/14/2017 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/02/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost
06/09/2022 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
07/27/2021 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
05/19/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 109d restricted
01/07/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/01/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
05/05/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 291d lost
01/23/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 22d lost, 1d restricted
07/24/2012 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/14/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/07/2026 01/07/2026 24.50 2
09/15/2025 09/17/2025 20.25 1
05/12/2025 05/13/2025 18.75 1
12/03/2024 12/04/2024 18.00 1
06/05/2024 06/05/2024 16.00 1
11/20/2023 11/21/2023 23.50 1
07/17/2023 07/18/2023 21.25 1
11/17/2022 11/17/2022 9.50 1
07/27/2022 07/27/2022 4.50 1
11/23/2021 11/23/2021 12.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2100023
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Granite
Employees10
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates45.5433330, -94.1791670
Nearest TownSt. Cloud

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Charcoal #3 Quarry have?

Charcoal #3 Quarry has 48 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Charcoal #3 Quarry?

Charcoal #3 Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in St. Cloud, Stearns County, MN. It currently has 10 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Charcoal #3 Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Charcoal #3 Quarry has 21 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Charcoal #3 Quarry?

Charcoal #3 Quarry is operated by Cold Spring Granite Company and controlled by Patrick Alexander; Michael O'Connor. MSHA Mine ID: 2100023.