Key Takeaway
Gerken Materials- Hillsdale Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in HILLSDALE, Hillsdale County, MI. It has 54 violations on record (14 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gerken Materials Inc.
Gerken Materials- Hillsdale Plant
Operator: Gerken Materials Inc
Controller: Brent Gerken; Michael J Gerken
Location: HILLSDALE, Hillsdale County, MI
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 54 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/26/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/25/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/25/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/09/2022 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/09/2022 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/09/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/09/2022 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/09/2022 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/08/2022 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/19/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/19/2021 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/22/2019 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/20/2019 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/23/2018 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/18/2016 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/09/2014 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 18d lost |
| 04/30/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 44d restricted |
| 04/04/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
| 05/26/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 44d lost |
| 05/26/2000 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 47 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 09/29/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 04/08/2025 | 04/09/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2024 | 12/04/2024 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 03/25/2024 | 03/26/2024 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 12/20/2023 | 12/27/2023 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 06/07/2023 | 06/07/2023 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 01/05/2023 | 01/05/2023 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 06/09/2022 | 06/09/2022 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 02/07/2022 | 02/08/2022 | 17.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Gerken Materials- Hillsdale Plant have?
Gerken Materials- Hillsdale Plant has 54 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is Gerken Materials- Hillsdale Plant?
Gerken Materials- Hillsdale Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in HILLSDALE, Hillsdale County, MI. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Gerken Materials- Hillsdale Plant?
According to MSHA records, Gerken Materials- Hillsdale Plant has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Gerken Materials- Hillsdale Plant?
Gerken Materials- Hillsdale Plant is operated by Gerken Materials Inc and controlled by Brent Gerken; Michael J Gerken. MSHA Mine ID: 2002344.