Key Takeaway
Fertile Sand, Shop & Wash Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fertile, Worth County, IA. It has 74 violations on record (11 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by BMC Aggregates LC.
Fertile Sand, Shop & Wash Plant
Operator: BMC Aggregates LC
Controller: Manatts Enterprises; Cedar Valley Corp
Location: Fertile, Worth County, IA
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 74 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/18/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/18/2024 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $492 |
| 06/18/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/26/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/26/2023 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/20/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/25/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/30/2021 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 05/27/2020 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/27/2020 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/27/2020 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/27/2020 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/27/2020 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/22/2020 | 46.9(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/21/2020 | 56.11004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/20/2019 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/20/2018 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/20/2018 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/13/2017 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/11/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 52 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 07/22/2025 | 07/22/2025 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 12/17/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 07/01/2024 | 07/02/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 06/17/2024 | 06/25/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 01/24/2024 | 01/25/2024 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 04/26/2023 | 04/27/2023 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 11/02/2022 | 11/02/2022 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 10/20/2022 | 10/20/2022 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 05/25/2022 | 05/25/2022 | 15.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fertile Sand, Shop & Wash Plant have?
Fertile Sand, Shop & Wash Plant has 74 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Fertile Sand, Shop & Wash Plant?
Fertile Sand, Shop & Wash Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fertile, Worth County, IA. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fertile Sand, Shop & Wash Plant?
According to MSHA records, Fertile Sand, Shop & Wash Plant has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fertile Sand, Shop & Wash Plant?
Fertile Sand, Shop & Wash Plant is operated by BMC Aggregates LC and controlled by Manatts Enterprises; Cedar Valley Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 1301701.