Key Takeaway

Gates is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Gates, Custer County, NE. It has 8 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paulsen Inc.

Gates

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Paulsen Inc

Controller: Larry Paulsen

Location: Gates, Custer County, NE

Employees: 3

8
Violations
1
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/16/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/18/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/16/2020 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/22/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/22/2019 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/17/2018 56.12001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
06/16/2014 56.12008 S&S ModNegligence $263
07/29/2008 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/15/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
07/07/2000 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/10/2025 09/11/2025 14.00 1
05/15/2024 05/16/2024 14.00 1
10/17/2022 10/18/2022 15.50 1
05/12/2022 05/12/2022 7.25 1
10/16/2020 10/16/2020 7.00 1
10/22/2019 10/22/2019 5.75 1
11/05/2018 11/06/2018 3.00 1
10/18/2018 10/18/2018 6.00 1
03/21/2018 03/21/2018 15.00 1
11/08/2016 11/08/2016 4.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2500216
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift11.0
Coordinates41.6580560, -99.6125000
Nearest TownGates

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Gates have?

Gates has 8 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Gates?

Gates is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Gates, Custer County, NE. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Gates?

According to MSHA records, Gates has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Gates?

Gates is operated by Paulsen Inc and controlled by Larry Paulsen. MSHA Mine ID: 2500216.