Key Takeaway
North Des Moines Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Johnson, Polk County, IA. It has 58 violations on record (5 S&S) and $129K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hallett Materials.
North Des Moines Plant
Operator: Hallett Materials
Controller: CRH PLC
Location: Johnson, Polk County, IA
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 58 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 | 50.30-1(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.15014 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/27/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 01/27/2025 | 56.4603(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/08/2022 | 46.9(c)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/07/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $169 |
| 11/03/2021 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/24/2021 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/24/2021 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 06/12/2019 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 14d restricted |
| 11/14/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 03/20/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 144d restricted |
| 10/11/2011 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 93d restricted |
| 08/18/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/15/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/07/2009 | ELECTRICAL | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 03/07/2007 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/21/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
Inspections
View all 46 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | 12/02/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 09/23/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 07/30/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 01/27/2025 | 01/30/2025 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 04/24/2024 | 04/24/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 12/13/2023 | 12/13/2023 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 11/07/2022 | 11/08/2022 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 11/03/2021 | 11/04/2021 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 03/24/2021 | 03/25/2021 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 09/16/2020 | 09/17/2020 | 16.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does North Des Moines Plant have?
North Des Moines Plant has 58 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $129K.
What type of mine is North Des Moines Plant?
North Des Moines Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Johnson, Polk County, IA. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at North Des Moines Plant?
According to MSHA records, North Des Moines Plant has 9 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates North Des Moines Plant?
North Des Moines Plant is operated by Hallett Materials and controlled by CRH PLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1301202.