Key Takeaway
Chicken Ridge is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in DECORAH, Winneshiek County, IA. It has 38 violations on record (4 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bruening Rock Products.
Chicken Ridge
Operator: Bruening Rock Products
Controller: Greg Bruening
Location: DECORAH, Winneshiek County, IA
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 38 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 05/14/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 05/14/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 05/14/2024 | 46.7(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $227 |
| 05/14/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/14/2024 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/08/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/08/2023 | 46.11(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $453 |
| 08/08/2023 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/08/2023 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/02/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/06/2021 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/01/2021 | 46.9(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/30/2021 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 05/14/2019 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/14/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/14/2019 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/13/2019 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/13/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/16/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 33 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 03/17/2025 | 03/18/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 05/14/2024 | 05/14/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 08/08/2023 | 08/09/2023 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 08/02/2022 | 08/02/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/30/2021 | 07/06/2021 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 09/14/2020 | 09/15/2020 | 21.75 | 1 |
| 08/24/2020 | 08/24/2020 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 08/18/2020 | 08/19/2020 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 09/10/2019 | 09/11/2019 | 14.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Chicken Ridge have?
Chicken Ridge has 38 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Chicken Ridge?
Chicken Ridge is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in DECORAH, Winneshiek County, IA. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Chicken Ridge?
According to MSHA records, Chicken Ridge has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Chicken Ridge?
Chicken Ridge is operated by Bruening Rock Products and controlled by Greg Bruening. MSHA Mine ID: 4702846.