Key Takeaway

Frontier Sand LaGesse Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Bloomer, Chippewa County, WI. It has 24 violations on record (2 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Frontier Sand, LLC.

Frontier Sand LaGesse Mine

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Frontier Sand, LLC

Controller: Bruce Durand

Location: Bloomer, Chippewa County, WI

24
Violations
2
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/20/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/21/2018 56.9301 S&S LowNegligence $118
10/16/2018 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
10/16/2018 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
10/16/2018 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
06/13/2018 46.3(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
06/13/2018 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
06/12/2018 56.16005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
05/18/2016 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/18/2016 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/25/2014 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/25/2014 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/24/2014 56.12005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/04/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/04/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/04/2014 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/27/2012 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/08/2011 56.11001 S&S LowNegligence $100
08/10/2011 46.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/09/2011 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/11/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost
04/03/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/08/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted
09/28/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/04/2021 08/04/2021 2.50 1
08/18/2020 08/18/2020 2.50 1
12/20/2018 12/20/2018 1.25 1
10/15/2018 10/23/2018 28.25 1
06/12/2018 06/14/2018 22.75 1
06/06/2018 06/13/2018 8.50 1
08/10/2017 08/10/2017 6.00 1
09/20/2016 09/20/2016 4.75 1
05/18/2016 05/19/2016 7.00 1
09/22/2015 09/22/2015 3.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4703597
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Nearest TownBloomer

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Frontier Sand LaGesse Mine have?

Frontier Sand LaGesse Mine has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Frontier Sand LaGesse Mine?

Frontier Sand LaGesse Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Bloomer, Chippewa County, WI. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Frontier Sand LaGesse Mine?

According to MSHA records, Frontier Sand LaGesse Mine has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Frontier Sand LaGesse Mine?

Frontier Sand LaGesse Mine is operated by Frontier Sand, LLC and controlled by Bruce Durand. MSHA Mine ID: 4703597.