Key Takeaway

Metso Wash Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in St. Ansgar, Mitchell County, IA. It has 17 violations on record (3 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by L R Falk Construction Company.

Metso Wash Plant

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: L R Falk Construction Company

Controller: Lindsey R Falk

Location: St. Ansgar, Mitchell County, IA

Employees: 3

17
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/24/2025 46.7(a) S&S HighNegligence $480
06/24/2025 56.4011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/18/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/06/2022 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/06/2022 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/30/2021 56.4501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/30/2021 56.14103(b) S&S ModNegligence $125
03/30/2021 46.9 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/30/2019 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
04/30/2019 56.14131(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/19/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/30/2013 46.5(a) S&S HighNegligence $971
04/13/2011 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/08/2010 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/08/2010 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/15/2003 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/15/2003 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/24/2025 06/25/2025 10.25 1
09/04/2024 09/04/2024 2.25 1
04/18/2023 04/19/2023 4.25 1
06/06/2022 06/07/2022 10.75 1
04/19/2021 04/19/2021 4.75 1
03/30/2021 03/31/2021 20.75 1
08/19/2020 08/19/2020 1.00 1
04/30/2019 05/01/2019 7.75 1
06/19/2018 06/20/2018 21.00 1
07/23/2014 07/23/2014 1.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1302270
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates43.4005560, -93.2058330
Nearest TownSt. Ansgar

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Metso Wash Plant have?

Metso Wash Plant has 17 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Metso Wash Plant?

Metso Wash Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in St. Ansgar, Mitchell County, IA. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Metso Wash Plant?

According to MSHA records, Metso Wash Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Metso Wash Plant?

Metso Wash Plant is operated by L R Falk Construction Company and controlled by Lindsey R Falk. MSHA Mine ID: 1302270.