Key Takeaway

MOOSE LAKE AGGREGATES LLC is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Niles, Cass County, MI. It has 178 violations on record (47 S&S) and $214K in proposed penalties. Operated by Moose Lake Aggregates, LLC.

MOOSE LAKE AGGREGATES LLC

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Moose Lake Aggregates, LLC

Controller: Ken Smith

Location: Niles, Cass County, MI

Employees: 4

178
Violations
47
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$214K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/29/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/29/2025 56.14101(a)(2) S&S LowNegligence $151
05/29/2025 56.14100(b) S&S LowNegligence $151
05/29/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/29/2025 41.12 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/06/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/30/2023 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/29/2023 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/29/2023 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/13/2023 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/13/2022 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $378
06/13/2022 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $378
06/13/2022 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $378
05/06/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/05/2021 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $2,626
05/05/2021 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $791
05/05/2021 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $2,626
05/05/2021 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $791
05/05/2021 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $791
01/27/2021 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $159

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/26/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/13/2016 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 111d lost
09/11/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted
08/29/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/24/2025 09/24/2025 11.50 1
06/09/2025 06/09/2025 5.00 1
05/29/2025 05/30/2025 17.25 1
11/29/2023 12/11/2023 22.75 1
09/07/2023 09/07/2023 18.00 1
06/13/2023 06/13/2023 12.50 1
06/13/2022 06/13/2022 10.00 1
05/05/2021 05/06/2021 13.00 1
01/27/2021 01/27/2021 9.50 1
03/30/2020 04/03/2020 27.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2003081
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates41.8850000, -86.1752780
Nearest TownNiles

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does MOOSE LAKE AGGREGATES LLC have?

MOOSE LAKE AGGREGATES LLC has 178 MSHA violations on record, of which 47 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $214K.

What type of mine is MOOSE LAKE AGGREGATES LLC?

MOOSE LAKE AGGREGATES LLC is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Niles, Cass County, MI. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at MOOSE LAKE AGGREGATES LLC?

According to MSHA records, MOOSE LAKE AGGREGATES LLC has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates MOOSE LAKE AGGREGATES LLC?

MOOSE LAKE AGGREGATES LLC is operated by Moose Lake Aggregates, LLC and controlled by Ken Smith. MSHA Mine ID: 2003081.