Key Takeaway
Mesabi Black is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Babbitt, Lake County, MN. It has 30 violations on record (5 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cold Spring Granite Company.
Mesabi Black
Operator: Cold Spring Granite Company
Controller: Patrick Alexander; Michael O'Connor
Location: Babbitt, Lake County, MN
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 30 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/17/2022 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/17/2022 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/23/2021 | 56.15004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
| 06/18/2019 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/17/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 02/19/2019 | 56.12034 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 02/07/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 12/05/2016 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 05/23/2016 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/15/2014 | 56.16003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/14/2014 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/14/2014 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/14/2014 | 56.9301 | S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 02/28/2012 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2011 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2011 | 56.14130(i) | S&S | LowNegligence | $162 |
| 10/26/2010 | 56.6132(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/26/2010 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 07/22/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 33d lost |
| 03/18/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 10/28/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 36d restricted |
| 07/02/2024 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 11/13/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/08/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 9d lost, 16d restricted |
| 07/10/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/08/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 9d lost, 5d restricted |
| 08/16/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 63 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2025 | 06/25/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 11/19/2024 | 11/19/2024 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 07/30/2024 | 07/30/2024 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 10/05/2023 | 10/05/2023 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 03/21/2023 | 03/21/2023 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 11/16/2022 | 11/16/2022 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 08/17/2022 | 08/17/2022 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 11/22/2021 | 11/23/2021 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 04/12/2021 | 04/13/2021 | 9.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mesabi Black have?
Mesabi Black has 30 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Mesabi Black?
Mesabi Black is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Babbitt, Lake County, MN. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mesabi Black?
According to MSHA records, Mesabi Black has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mesabi Black?
Mesabi Black is operated by Cold Spring Granite Company and controlled by Patrick Alexander; Michael O'Connor. MSHA Mine ID: 2103085.