Key Takeaway
Fairwater Plant is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fairwater, WI, Fond Du Lac County, WI. It has 109 violations on record (16 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Badger Mining Corporation.
Fairwater Plant
Operator: Badger Mining Corporation
Controller: North Cliff Corporation
Location: Fairwater, WI, Fond Du Lac County, WI
Employees: 23
Recent Violations
View all 109 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2025 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,312 |
| 02/13/2025 | 56.15006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/12/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/12/2025 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/12/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/01/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/01/2024 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 04/30/2024 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/30/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/09/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/16/2023 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/01/2023 | 56.4130(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/01/2023 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/06/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/06/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/14/2021 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/14/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/15/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/01/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 22 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/18/2021 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/24/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/02/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/17/2018 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/13/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 07/17/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 01/16/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 41d lost |
| 11/21/2017 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/14/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 62 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2025 | 08/27/2025 | 33.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2025 | 02/14/2025 | 36.75 | 1 |
| 04/30/2024 | 05/07/2024 | 48.25 | 1 |
| 01/08/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 30.25 | 1 |
| 08/30/2023 | 08/30/2023 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 08/14/2023 | 08/16/2023 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 02/28/2023 | 03/02/2023 | 31.50 | 1 |
| 04/06/2022 | 04/07/2022 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 12/14/2021 | 12/15/2021 | 31.50 | 1 |
| 10/19/2021 | 10/19/2021 | 3.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fairwater Plant have?
Fairwater Plant has 109 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Fairwater Plant?
Fairwater Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fairwater, WI, Fond Du Lac County, WI. It currently has 23 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fairwater Plant?
According to MSHA records, Fairwater Plant has 22 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fairwater Plant?
Fairwater Plant is operated by Badger Mining Corporation and controlled by North Cliff Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4701184.