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
Operator: Cold Spring Granite Company
Controller: Patrick Alexander; Michael O'Connor
Location: St. Cloud, Stearns County, MN
Employees: 10
Recent Violations
View all 48 →| 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
View all 21 →| 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
View all 68 →| 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 |
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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.