Key Takeaway

La Fontaine Gravel is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in La Fontaine, Wabash County, IN. It has 71 violations on record (20 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by La Fontaine Gravel.

La Fontaine Gravel

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: La Fontaine Gravel

Controller: James E Derck

Location: La Fontaine, Wabash County, IN

Employees: 2

71
Violations
20
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$11K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/20/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/20/2025 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/20/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/19/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/19/2025 56.12020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/19/2025 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/24/2024 56.14100(a) S&S ModNegligence $388
07/24/2024 56.14205 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/24/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/24/2024 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/24/2024 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $388
07/24/2024 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/24/2024 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/24/2024 56.18002(a) S&S ModNegligence $147
05/08/2023 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $143
05/08/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/17/2022 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $144
08/17/2022 56.14205 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/17/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/03/2021 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/19/2025 03/31/2025 26.25 1
07/24/2024 07/24/2024 14.25 1
05/08/2023 05/08/2023 6.25 1
08/16/2022 08/17/2022 12.25 1
06/03/2021 06/03/2021 11.75 1
10/07/2019 10/08/2019 20.50 1
10/29/2018 10/30/2018 17.00 1
10/04/2017 10/05/2017 12.75 1
11/09/2016 11/15/2016 25.00 1
01/27/2016 01/27/2016 8.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1202291
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week2.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.6747220, -85.7675000
Nearest TownLa Fontaine

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does La Fontaine Gravel have?

La Fontaine Gravel has 71 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.

What type of mine is La Fontaine Gravel?

La Fontaine Gravel is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in La Fontaine, Wabash County, IN. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at La Fontaine Gravel?

According to MSHA records, La Fontaine Gravel has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates La Fontaine Gravel?

La Fontaine Gravel is operated by La Fontaine Gravel and controlled by James E Derck. MSHA Mine ID: 1202291.