Key Takeaway

Crushing 3 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Stone, located in Preston, Jackson County, IA. It has 16 violations on record (3 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Preston Ready Mix Corp.

Crushing 3

Temporarily Idled Surface Stone

Operator: Preston Ready Mix Corp

Controller: Kevin W Empen

Location: Preston, Jackson County, IA

Employees: 5

16
Violations
3
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/30/2023 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $143
05/30/2023 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/30/2023 56.14130(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/30/2023 47.41(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
02/01/2022 46.9(c)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
01/31/2022 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/31/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/31/2022 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/31/2022 46.11(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $148
01/31/2022 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/31/2022 56.14101(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
01/31/2022 46.9(c)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/31/2022 56.15005 S&S HighNegligence $2,648
01/31/2022 56.14105 S&S HighNegligence $2,648
01/31/2022 50.20(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $133
09/20/2021 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/22/2021 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/16/2025 07/16/2025 5.75 1
08/27/2024 08/27/2024 2.75 1
06/21/2023 06/21/2023 0.75 1
05/30/2023 06/01/2023 23.50 1
01/31/2022 02/02/2022 38.75 1
01/31/2022 02/02/2022 10.25 1
09/20/2021 09/21/2021 13.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1302506
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates42.0525000, -90.4127780
Nearest TownPreston

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Crushing 3 have?

Crushing 3 has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Crushing 3?

Crushing 3 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Preston, Jackson County, IA. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Crushing 3?

According to MSHA records, Crushing 3 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Crushing 3?

Crushing 3 is operated by Preston Ready Mix Corp and controlled by Kevin W Empen. MSHA Mine ID: 1302506.