Key Takeaway
Hillside Gravel is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI. It has 46 violations on record (12 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by Balkema Sitework & Development, LLC.
Hillside Gravel
Operator: Balkema Sitework & Development, LLC
Controller: Don Balkema; Mark Balkema
Location: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 46 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/23/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/06/2023 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/06/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/06/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/06/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.11004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/27/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/27/2020 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/31/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $142 |
| 10/30/2019 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $654 |
| 10/30/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $196 |
| 10/16/2018 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $128 |
| 10/16/2018 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/16/2018 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 05/08/2018 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/08/2018 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/08/2018 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $128 |
Inspections
View all 14 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2025 | 07/22/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 05/23/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 08/29/2023 | 08/29/2023 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 06/06/2023 | 06/08/2023 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 03/28/2022 | 03/29/2022 | 18.75 | 1 |
| 05/26/2021 | 05/27/2021 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 10/26/2020 | 10/27/2020 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 10/30/2019 | 10/31/2019 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 10/17/2018 | 10/17/2018 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 05/08/2018 | 05/09/2018 | 20.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hillside Gravel have?
Hillside Gravel has 46 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.
What type of mine is Hillside Gravel?
Hillside Gravel is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hillside Gravel?
According to MSHA records, Hillside Gravel has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hillside Gravel?
Hillside Gravel is operated by Balkema Sitework & Development, LLC and controlled by Don Balkema; Mark Balkema. MSHA Mine ID: 2003494.