Key Takeaway
Gerke Plant #1 is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Tomah, Monroe County, WI. It has 63 violations on record (12 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gerke Excavating Inc.
Gerke Plant #1
Operator: Gerke Excavating Inc
Controller: Richard A Gerke
Location: Tomah, Monroe County, WI
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 63 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2025 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/25/2025 | 56.14110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/25/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $267 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/15/2022 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $148 |
| 10/22/2018 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/10/2018 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/10/2018 | 56.12013(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/28/2018 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/31/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/16/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 11/16/2016 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 11/16/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/08/2014 | 46.5(b)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $403 |
| 10/08/2014 | 56.6306(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $362 |
| 10/08/2014 | 56.6202(b)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/08/2014 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/08/2014 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/02/2014 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 10d lost, 16d restricted |
| 08/29/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 43 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2025 | 10/08/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 03/24/2025 | 03/25/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/29/2024 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 05/02/2024 | 05/02/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/02/2024 | 01/04/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 05/15/2023 | 05/16/2023 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 10/31/2022 | 11/01/2022 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 08/15/2022 | 08/16/2022 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 07/12/2022 | 07/12/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 08/30/2021 | 08/30/2021 | 11.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Gerke Plant #1 have?
Gerke Plant #1 has 63 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is Gerke Plant #1?
Gerke Plant #1 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Tomah, Monroe County, WI. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Gerke Plant #1?
According to MSHA records, Gerke Plant #1 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Gerke Plant #1?
Gerke Plant #1 is operated by Gerke Excavating Inc and controlled by Richard A Gerke. MSHA Mine ID: 4703357.