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

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: BMC Aggregates LC

Controller: Manatts Enterprises; Cedar Valley Corp

Location: Fertile, Worth County, IA

Employees: 3

74
Violations
11
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$10K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1301701
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates43.2638890, -93.3886110
Nearest TownFertile

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.