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
Operator: Moose Lake Aggregates, LLC
Controller: Ken Smith
Location: Niles, Cass County, MI
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 178 →| 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
View all 4 →| 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
View all 62 →| 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 |
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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.