Key Takeaway

LP Mine Site and Wet Plant is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Almena, Barron County, WI. It has 17 violations on record (6 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Superior Silica Sands, LLC.

LP Mine Site and Wet Plant

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Superior Silica Sands, LLC

Controller: PIMCO; HPS Investment Partners; Oak Hill Advisors

Location: Almena, Barron County, WI

17
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/10/2017 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
10/26/2016 56.14105 S&S LowNegligence $324
10/26/2016 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/26/2016 56.11003 S&S ModNegligence $324
10/21/2016 46.5(a) S&S HighNegligence $2,665
10/21/2015 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/05/2015 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/04/2015 56.20008(a) S&S ModNegligence $176
08/04/2015 56.15001 S&S ModNegligence $176
08/04/2015 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/04/2015 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/23/2015 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/23/2015 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/23/2015 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/23/2015 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/26/2014 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/25/2014 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $138

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/17/2022 08/17/2022 1.25 1
10/06/2021 10/06/2021 3.25 1
07/08/2021 07/08/2021 0.75 1
04/27/2020 04/27/2020 1.50 1
10/02/2019 10/04/2019 5.75 1
05/28/2019 05/28/2019 1.25 1
09/24/2018 09/25/2018 18.50 1
10/10/2017 10/11/2017 12.00 1
03/20/2017 03/20/2017 2.25 1
10/21/2016 11/07/2016 55.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4703707
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates45.3091670, -92.0061110
Nearest TownAlmena

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does LP Mine Site and Wet Plant have?

LP Mine Site and Wet Plant has 17 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is LP Mine Site and Wet Plant?

LP Mine Site and Wet Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Almena, Barron County, WI. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at LP Mine Site and Wet Plant?

According to MSHA records, LP Mine Site and Wet Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates LP Mine Site and Wet Plant?

LP Mine Site and Wet Plant is operated by Superior Silica Sands, LLC and controlled by PIMCO; HPS Investment Partners; Oak Hill Advisors. MSHA Mine ID: 4703707.