Key Takeaway
Commander Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Estherville, Emmet County, IA. It has 38 violations on record (9 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Michaelson, Inc..
Commander Plant
Operator: Michaelson, Inc.
Controller: Michael R Sjoblom
Location: Estherville, Emmet County, IA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 38 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | 56.14108 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/12/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/17/2020 | 56.12001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/11/2020 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/10/2020 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/10/2020 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/10/2020 | 46.9 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 07/31/2019 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/16/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/12/2017 | 46.5(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $129 |
| 07/12/2017 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 07/30/2014 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/30/2014 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/30/2014 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/28/2010 | 41.13 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/27/2010 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/27/2010 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/27/2010 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/27/2010 | 56.15005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/27/2010 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 32 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | 07/15/2025 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 08/12/2024 | 08/12/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 08/14/2023 | 08/14/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/20/2022 | 07/20/2022 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 09/02/2021 | 09/02/2021 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 08/10/2020 | 08/20/2020 | 30.25 | 1 |
| 07/31/2019 | 08/01/2019 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 08/16/2018 | 08/16/2018 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 07/12/2017 | 07/13/2017 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 11/12/2015 | 11/12/2015 | 5.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Commander Plant have?
Commander Plant has 38 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Commander Plant?
Commander Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Estherville, Emmet County, IA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Commander Plant?
According to MSHA records, Commander Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Commander Plant?
Commander Plant is operated by Michaelson, Inc. and controlled by Michael R Sjoblom. MSHA Mine ID: 1302276.