Key Takeaway

Gerke Plant #5 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Tomah, Monroe County, WI. It has 16 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gerke Excavating, Inc..

Gerke Plant #5

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Gerke Excavating, Inc.

Controller: Richard A Gerke

Location: Tomah, Monroe County, WI

Employees: 2

16
Violations
3
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/02/2021 46.7(a) S&S ModNegligence $139
04/21/2021 56.17001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/20/2021 56.18002(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
12/17/2019 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
12/17/2019 46.9 Non-S&S HighNegligence $123
08/08/2019 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $121
08/08/2019 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $121
04/24/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
06/12/2018 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
06/12/2018 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/01/2018 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
11/21/2017 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/31/2017 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
12/16/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/16/2014 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/16/2014 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/11/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/16/2025 07/16/2025 1.75 1
10/31/2023 10/31/2023 14.25 1
12/13/2022 12/13/2022 6.25 1
09/19/2022 09/19/2022 5.75 1
08/31/2022 09/06/2022 11.75 1
09/27/2021 09/27/2021 2.00 1
06/02/2021 06/03/2021 24.25 1
04/20/2021 04/20/2021 1.00 1
04/20/2021 04/21/2021 23.00 1
06/16/2020 06/16/2020 3.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4703710
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.9525000, -90.5058330
Nearest TownTomah

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Gerke Plant #5 have?

Gerke Plant #5 has 16 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 Gerke Plant #5?

Gerke Plant #5 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Tomah, Monroe County, WI. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Gerke Plant #5?

According to MSHA records, Gerke Plant #5 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Gerke Plant #5?

Gerke Plant #5 is operated by Gerke Excavating, Inc. and controlled by Richard A Gerke. MSHA Mine ID: 4703710.