Key Takeaway

PWP #3 is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Des Moines, Polk County, IA. It has 44 violations on record (13 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hallett Materials.

PWP #3

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Hallett Materials

Controller: CRH PLC

Location: Des Moines, Polk County, IA

44
Violations
13
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$16K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/24/2025 50.30-1(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/10/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/10/2024 56.14209(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/09/2024 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/26/2023 50.20-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/26/2023 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/26/2023 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/26/2021 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $136
01/09/2019 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $214
01/09/2019 56.14116(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
06/27/2017 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $625
05/03/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
05/02/2016 56.14200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
05/02/2016 56.14100(c) S&S LowNegligence $263
04/16/2013 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $100
10/24/2007 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/24/2007 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/24/2007 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $2,200
03/21/2007 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/21/2007 56.12006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/27/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost
03/26/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
10/24/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted
02/08/2006 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 81d lost, 112d restricted
06/17/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/20/2000 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/23/2025 09/24/2025 3.50 1
07/30/2025 07/30/2025 5.75 1
08/21/2024 08/21/2024 7.25 1
04/09/2024 04/11/2024 11.00 1
09/26/2023 09/26/2023 1.75 1
04/26/2023 04/27/2023 11.75 1
10/25/2021 10/27/2021 22.25 1
03/29/2021 03/29/2021 8.50 1
09/21/2020 09/21/2020 4.00 1
03/16/2020 03/17/2020 26.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1300645
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates41.5972220, -93.8652780
Nearest TownDes Moines

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does PWP #3 have?

PWP #3 has 44 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.

What type of mine is PWP #3?

PWP #3 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Des Moines, Polk County, IA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at PWP #3?

According to MSHA records, PWP #3 has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates PWP #3?

PWP #3 is operated by Hallett Materials and controlled by CRH PLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1300645.