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

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Gerken Materials Inc

Controller: Brent Gerken; Michael J Gerken

Location: HILLSDALE, Hillsdale County, MI

Employees: 2

54
Violations
14
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2002344
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates41.7577780, -84.5150000
Nearest TownHILLSDALE

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.