Key Takeaway

Lounsbury Sand & Gravel is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Des Moines, Polk County, IA. It has 44 violations on record (10 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lounsbury LSG, LLC.

Lounsbury Sand & Gravel

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Lounsbury LSG, LLC

Controller: Andrew J Lounsbury; William Lounsbury; Benjamin L Lounsbury

Location: Des Moines, Polk County, IA

Employees: 2

44
Violations
10
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/15/2025 56.15020 S&S ModNegligence $398
01/15/2025 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/28/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/28/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/04/2023 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/04/2023 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/13/2018 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/28/2017 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $118
11/28/2017 56.12034 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/19/2017 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/19/2017 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/19/2017 56.12004 S&S LowNegligence $116
07/19/2017 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $126
12/14/2016 56.4104(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/27/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
01/06/2016 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $263
04/15/2015 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/15/2015 56.4603(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/13/2014 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/13/2014 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/01/2025 12/02/2025 10.25 1
06/30/2025 07/01/2025 6.00 1
01/15/2025 01/16/2025 12.75 1
05/29/2024 05/29/2024 5.75 1
02/28/2024 02/29/2024 7.50 1
04/04/2023 04/06/2023 13.25 1
09/20/2022 09/20/2022 10.50 1
03/22/2022 03/23/2022 6.00 1
05/25/2021 05/25/2021 7.25 1
12/16/2019 12/16/2019 6.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1302269
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week3.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates41.5369440, -93.7894440
Nearest TownDes Moines

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Lounsbury Sand & Gravel have?

Lounsbury Sand & Gravel has 44 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Lounsbury Sand & Gravel?

Lounsbury Sand & Gravel is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Des Moines, Polk County, IA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Lounsbury Sand & Gravel?

According to MSHA records, Lounsbury Sand & Gravel has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Lounsbury Sand & Gravel?

Lounsbury Sand & Gravel is operated by Lounsbury LSG, LLC and controlled by Andrew J Lounsbury; William Lounsbury; Benjamin L Lounsbury. MSHA Mine ID: 1302269.