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

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Gerke Excavating Inc

Controller: Richard A Gerke

Location: Tomah, Monroe County, WI

Employees: 1

63
Violations
12
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4703357
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.9786110, -90.5038890
Nearest TownTomah

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.