Key Takeaway

Plant 4 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fergus Falls, Cook County, MN. It has 76 violations on record (30 S&S) and $95K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mark Sand & Gravel Co..

Plant 4

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Mark Sand & Gravel Co.

Controller: Mark T Thorson

Location: Fergus Falls, Cook County, MN

Employees: 2

76
Violations
30
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$95K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/18/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/10/2023 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/10/2023 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/10/2023 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $143
08/10/2023 56.14132(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/10/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/10/2023 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/29/2022 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/29/2022 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/29/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/29/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/30/2019 56.3200 S&S HighNegligence $2,464
10/24/2019 56.3200 S&S HighNegligence $2,421
10/23/2019 56.3200 S&S ModNegligence $293
10/23/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/23/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/23/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/29/2019 62.120 S&S ModNegligence $132
07/26/2019 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/26/2019 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/02/2009 ELECTRICAL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/18/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/24/2025 06/25/2025 13.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 3.00 1
10/18/2023 10/18/2023 13.25 1
08/22/2023 08/22/2023 9.75 1
08/09/2023 08/10/2023 20.00 1
06/29/2022 06/29/2022 6.50 1
08/16/2021 08/16/2021 11.75 1
10/22/2019 10/31/2019 62.50 1
07/26/2019 07/29/2019 15.75 1
09/06/2018 09/06/2018 6.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2102641
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates46.2858330, -96.1130560
Nearest TownFergus Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Plant 4 have?

Plant 4 has 76 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $95K.

What type of mine is Plant 4?

Plant 4 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fergus Falls, Cook County, MN. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Plant 4?

According to MSHA records, Plant 4 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Plant 4?

Plant 4 is operated by Mark Sand & Gravel Co. and controlled by Mark T Thorson. MSHA Mine ID: 2102641.