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

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Bruening Rock Products

Controller: Greg Bruening

Location: DECORAH, Winneshiek County, IA

Employees: 3

38
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4702846
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates43.7941670, -91.4158330
Nearest TownDECORAH

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.