Ottawa Plant
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: Covia Solutions LLC
Controller: Covia Holdings LLC
Location: Ottawa, Le Sueur County, MN
Employees: 33
186
Violations
31
S&S Violations
92
Accidents
$69K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 186 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/17/2025 | 56.17001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,550 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/12/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/21/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $165 |
| 02/04/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/03/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/30/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 08/27/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 92 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2024 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | 1d lost |
| 03/05/2024 | OTHER | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 3d restricted |
| 07/07/2023 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/09/2022 | OTHER | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 10d lost, 2d restricted |
| 04/13/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 31d restricted |
| 06/26/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/13/2018 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/16/2018 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 36d restricted |
| 11/29/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 145d lost |
| 11/13/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted |
Inspections
View all 72 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | 11/20/2025 | 66.75 | 1 |
| 07/21/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 35.75 | 1 |
| 01/29/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 64.50 | 1 |
| 08/26/2024 | 08/28/2024 | 26.25 | 1 |
| 12/04/2023 | 12/07/2023 | 38.25 | 1 |
| 09/21/2023 | 09/21/2023 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 09/11/2023 | 09/12/2023 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 02/21/2023 | 02/28/2023 | 26.75 | 1 |
| 11/14/2022 | 11/16/2022 | 33.50 | 1 |
| 04/06/2022 | 04/07/2022 | 23.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2100790
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Sandstone
Employees33
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates44.0000000, -93.0000000
Nearest TownOttawa
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Ottawa Plant have?
Ottawa Plant has 186 MSHA violations on record, of which 31 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $69K.
What type of mine is Ottawa Plant?
Ottawa Plant is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Ottawa, Le Sueur County, MN. It currently has 33 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Ottawa Plant?
According to MSHA records, Ottawa Plant has 92 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Ottawa Plant?
Ottawa Plant is operated by Covia Solutions LLC and controlled by Covia Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 2100790.