Key Takeaway
Highway 53 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Blair, Trempealeau County, WI. It has 65 violations on record (10 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sand Products, WI, LLC.
Highway 53
Operator: Sand Products, WI, LLC
Controller: Scott Melbourn; Shawn Furlong
Location: Blair, Trempealeau County, WI
Employees: 28
Recent Violations
View all 65 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/17/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $245 |
| 04/16/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 04/16/2025 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 04/16/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2025 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 04/16/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 04/16/2025 | 56.20003(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 01/22/2025 | 56.9301 | S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 01/22/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/22/2025 | 56.11001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/22/2024 | 56.14105 | S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 7 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/20/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/01/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 19d restricted |
| 08/27/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/12/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/10/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 07/21/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 28 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | 12/10/2025 | 24.25 | 1 |
| 04/16/2025 | 04/17/2025 | 55.50 | 2 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/28/2025 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 10/22/2024 | 10/22/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 10/21/2024 | 11/07/2024 | 24.75 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/03/2024 | 37.00 | 1 |
| 03/04/2024 | 03/06/2024 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 02/07/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 56.00 | 2 |
| 05/08/2023 | 05/08/2023 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 04/18/2023 | 04/20/2023 | 20.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Highway 53 have?
Highway 53 has 65 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.
What type of mine is Highway 53?
Highway 53 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Blair, Trempealeau County, WI. It currently has 28 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Highway 53?
According to MSHA records, Highway 53 has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Highway 53?
Highway 53 is operated by Sand Products, WI, LLC and controlled by Scott Melbourn; Shawn Furlong. MSHA Mine ID: 4703717.