Plant 5
Intermittent
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: Mark Sand & Gravel Co.
Controller: Mark T Thorson
Location: Ottertail, Otter Tail County, MN
Employees: 5
104
Violations
40
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$24K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 104 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2021 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
| 05/26/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 05/26/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/26/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/26/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 05/26/2021 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/26/2021 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 08/05/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/05/2019 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/05/2019 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/05/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/05/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/05/2019 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/26/2016 | 56.15003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $994 |
| 07/26/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,369 |
| 07/26/2016 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $413 |
| 07/26/2016 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $918 |
| 07/26/2016 | 56.12013(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,043 |
| 09/23/2015 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/23/2015 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 37 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 | 08/06/2025 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 08/19/2024 | 08/20/2024 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 08/10/2023 | 08/14/2023 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 08/30/2022 | 08/30/2022 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 05/24/2021 | 05/27/2021 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 07/16/2020 | 07/16/2020 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 08/26/2019 | 08/27/2019 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2019 | 08/12/2019 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 08/05/2019 | 08/06/2019 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 08/20/2018 | 08/20/2018 | 4.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2101419
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates46.2859630, -96.1129810
Nearest TownOttertail
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Plant 5 have?
Plant 5 has 104 MSHA violations on record, of which 40 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $24K.
What type of mine is Plant 5?
Plant 5 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ottertail, Otter Tail County, MN. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Plant 5?
According to MSHA records, Plant 5 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Plant 5?
Plant 5 is operated by Mark Sand & Gravel Co. and controlled by Mark T Thorson. MSHA Mine ID: 2101419.