Key Takeaway
Fridgen Plant is a temporarily idled surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Beardsley, Big Stone County, MN. It has 12 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Fridgen Excavating & Tiling, LLC.
Fridgen Plant
Operator: Fridgen Excavating & Tiling, LLC
Controller: Tom J Fridgen
Location: Beardsley, Big Stone County, MN
Recent Violations
View all 12 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/23/2023 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/23/2023 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/21/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/21/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/07/2017 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/28/2014 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/28/2014 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 06/10/2014 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2014 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2014 | 56.14132(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 08/12/2013 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 19 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2025 | 07/22/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/15/2024 | 07/16/2024 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 08/23/2023 | 08/23/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/19/2022 | 07/19/2022 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 08/11/2021 | 08/11/2021 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 07/06/2020 | 07/07/2020 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 09/04/2019 | 09/04/2019 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 08/21/2019 | 08/21/2019 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 08/27/2018 | 08/27/2018 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 08/29/2017 | 08/29/2017 | 6.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fridgen Plant have?
Fridgen Plant has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Fridgen Plant?
Fridgen Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Beardsley, Big Stone County, MN. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fridgen Plant?
According to MSHA records, Fridgen Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fridgen Plant?
Fridgen Plant is operated by Fridgen Excavating & Tiling, LLC and controlled by Tom J Fridgen. MSHA Mine ID: 2103786.