Key Takeaway

Elm Creek is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elm Creek, Phelps County, NE. It has 37 violations on record (8 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paulsen Inc.

Elm Creek

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Paulsen Inc

Controller: Larry Paulsen

Location: Elm Creek, Phelps County, NE

Employees: 3

37
Violations
8
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/26/2025 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $193
04/11/2024 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/13/2023 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/13/2023 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/13/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/17/2021 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/17/2021 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
09/18/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
06/28/2016 56.15001 Non-S&S HighNegligence $114
07/08/2015 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/08/2015 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/08/2015 56.11003 S&S ModNegligence $100
07/08/2015 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
07/08/2015 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $243
04/15/2014 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/12/2013 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $100
06/12/2013 56.4501 S&S ModNegligence $117
10/19/2011 56.20003(b) S&S LowNegligence $807
10/19/2011 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $807
10/19/2011 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $362

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/25/2025 03/27/2025 19.25 1
04/10/2024 04/11/2024 13.50 1
06/13/2023 06/13/2023 9.00 1
11/07/2021 11/09/2021 9.25 1
03/17/2021 03/17/2021 14.50 1
10/03/2019 10/03/2019 5.50 1
07/24/2019 07/24/2019 6.50 1
01/03/2018 01/03/2018 9.50 1
09/18/2017 09/18/2017 5.00 1
03/28/2017 03/29/2017 15.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2501242
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.6561110, -99.4175000
Nearest TownElm Creek

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Elm Creek have?

Elm Creek has 37 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Elm Creek?

Elm Creek is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elm Creek, Phelps County, NE. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Elm Creek?

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

Who operates Elm Creek?

Elm Creek is operated by Paulsen Inc and controlled by Larry Paulsen. MSHA Mine ID: 2501242.