Key Takeaway

Custer is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Custer, WI, Portage County, WI. It has 53 violations on record (10 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by County Materials Corp.

Custer

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: County Materials Corp

Controller: Tim Sonnentag

Location: Custer, WI, Portage County, WI

Employees: 9

53
Violations
10
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/06/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
07/27/2022 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
07/27/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
07/27/2022 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
10/20/2021 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/20/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/14/2020 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/14/2020 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/14/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/14/2018 56.3131 S&S ModNegligence $363
08/14/2018 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $118
08/14/2018 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/14/2018 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $118
08/14/2018 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/14/2018 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/01/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/01/2017 56.12034 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/29/2016 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/29/2016 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/29/2016 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/11/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
09/06/2016 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/30/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/12/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
08/01/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted
10/10/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
08/01/2006 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/27/2006 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 2d lost
07/21/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/21/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/23/2025 09/23/2025 5.50 1
11/26/2024 11/26/2024 3.00 1
11/05/2024 11/06/2024 15.75 1
05/20/2024 05/21/2024 6.75 1
08/22/2023 08/22/2023 4.50 1
07/27/2022 07/27/2022 5.00 1
10/20/2021 10/26/2021 35.50 1
10/14/2020 10/14/2020 18.50 1
10/02/2019 10/02/2019 14.25 1
05/07/2019 05/08/2019 8.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4700825
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees9
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates44.5047220, -89.4113890
Nearest TownCuster, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Custer have?

Custer has 53 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Custer?

Custer is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Custer, WI, Portage County, WI. It currently has 9 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Custer?

According to MSHA records, Custer has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Custer?

Custer is operated by County Materials Corp and controlled by Tim Sonnentag. MSHA Mine ID: 4700825.