Key Takeaway
Columbus Junction Underground Mine is a nonproducing underground mine producing Stone, located in Columbus Junction, Louisa County, IA. It has 337 violations on record (60 S&S) and $71K in proposed penalties. Operated by River Products Company Inc.
Columbus Junction Underground Mine
Operator: River Products Company Inc
Controller: Thomas R Scott
Location: Columbus Junction, Louisa County, IA
Employees: 16
Recent Violations
View all 337 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 11/13/2025 | 57.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 09/24/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 07/17/2025 | 49.4(d)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 57.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 57.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 04/22/2025 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/22/2025 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/11/2025 | 57.4131(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/17/2024 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/17/2024 | 57.4503(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/16/2024 | 57.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 10/16/2024 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 10/16/2024 | 57.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/16/2024 | 57.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 10/16/2024 | 57.4460(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/09/2024 | 57.5060(b)(3) | S&S | LowNegligence | $492 |
| 04/11/2024 | 48.5(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $289 |
| 04/11/2024 | 48.3(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/11/2024 | 48.9(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 24 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2025 | INUNDATION | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/11/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 13d lost, 53d restricted |
| 10/17/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 99d lost |
| 09/26/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 195d lost, 70d restricted |
| 06/02/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 32d lost, 13d restricted |
| 09/07/2021 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 28d lost |
| 09/03/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/11/2021 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/21/2020 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/06/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 154 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 01/06/2026 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 12/16/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 11/12/2025 | 11/14/2025 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 09/24/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 07/15/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 37.50 | 1 |
| 04/21/2025 | 04/30/2025 | 52.75 | 2 |
| 03/18/2025 | 03/18/2025 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/17/2025 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 11/27/2024 | 11/27/2024 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 10/29/2024 | 10/29/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Columbus Junction Underground Mine have?
Columbus Junction Underground Mine has 337 MSHA violations on record, of which 60 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $71K.
What type of mine is Columbus Junction Underground Mine?
Columbus Junction Underground Mine is a Underground mine producing Stone, located in Columbus Junction, Louisa County, IA. It currently has 16 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Columbus Junction Underground Mine?
According to MSHA records, Columbus Junction Underground Mine has 24 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Columbus Junction Underground Mine?
Columbus Junction Underground Mine is operated by River Products Company Inc and controlled by Thomas R Scott. MSHA Mine ID: 1300194.