Key Takeaway

Finlay 312 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sparta, Kent County, MI. It has 40 violations on record (12 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rusche Trucking, Inc..

Finlay 312

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Rusche Trucking, Inc.

Controller: Michael Lloyd Rusche

Location: Sparta, Kent County, MI

Employees: 2

40
Violations
12
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/14/2025 56.18002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/12/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/21/2023 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
03/21/2023 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/21/2023 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $143
03/21/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/21/2023 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $155
04/28/2022 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $144
04/28/2022 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/26/2020 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $135
05/26/2020 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/30/2018 56.14130(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/30/2018 56.20011 S&S ModNegligence $128
10/30/2018 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $128
10/30/2018 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/30/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/30/2018 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/30/2018 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/30/2018 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/30/2018 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/27/2025 05/27/2025 3.75 1
05/12/2025 05/14/2025 20.50 1
05/13/2024 05/14/2024 5.25 1
03/21/2023 03/24/2023 7.00 1
04/28/2022 04/28/2022 12.00 1
05/20/2021 05/20/2021 9.50 1
05/26/2020 05/27/2020 10.75 1
11/18/2018 11/19/2018 3.00 1
10/30/2018 11/01/2018 18.75 1
03/05/2018 03/06/2018 6.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2003330
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.9369440, -85.2869440
Nearest TownSparta

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Finlay 312 have?

Finlay 312 has 40 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Finlay 312?

Finlay 312 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sparta, Kent County, MI. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Finlay 312?

According to MSHA records, Finlay 312 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Finlay 312?

Finlay 312 is operated by Rusche Trucking, Inc. and controlled by Michael Lloyd Rusche. MSHA Mine ID: 2003330.