Plant-6
Intermittent
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: Mark Sand & Gravel Co.
Controller: Mark T Thorson
Location: Ottertail, Otter Tail County, MN
Employees: 4
106
Violations
41
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$17K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 106 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 | |
| 07/15/2025 | 46.5(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 07/15/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/15/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/15/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/15/2023 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/15/2023 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/15/2023 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 08/15/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 11/16/2021 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/16/2021 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/16/2021 | 56.4602 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/16/2021 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 11/16/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/16/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 10/20/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 04/29/2020 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 04/29/2020 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 04/29/2020 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 06/05/2019 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2007 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/11/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 17d lost, 9d restricted |
Inspections
View all 37 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 29.25 | 1 |
| 10/11/2023 | 10/11/2023 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 08/14/2023 | 08/15/2023 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 11/15/2021 | 11/16/2021 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 10/20/2020 | 10/21/2020 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 04/27/2020 | 04/29/2020 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 06/12/2019 | 06/12/2019 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 06/05/2019 | 06/05/2019 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 09/12/2018 | 09/12/2018 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 09/06/2018 | 09/06/2018 | 13.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2103145
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
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-6 have?
Plant-6 has 106 MSHA violations on record, of which 41 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.
What type of mine is Plant-6?
Plant-6 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ottertail, Otter Tail County, MN. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Plant-6?
According to MSHA records, Plant-6 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Plant-6?
Plant-6 is operated by Mark Sand & Gravel Co. and controlled by Mark T Thorson. MSHA Mine ID: 2103145.