Key Takeaway

Rush River Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Independence, Trempealeau County, WI. It has 21 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Total Excavating LLC.

Rush River Mine

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Total Excavating LLC

Controller: Dianna Kusilek; Wesley Kusilek; Chris Kusilek

Location: Independence, Trempealeau County, WI

21
Violations
3
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 21 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/23/2020 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/12/2019 50.20(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
06/26/2018 62.120 S&S LowNegligence $118
06/26/2018 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/26/2018 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/26/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $118
06/26/2018 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/18/2017 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
04/18/2017 56.14107(a) S&S LowNegligence $116
04/18/2017 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/18/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
09/04/2014 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/04/2014 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $243
08/15/2014 46.9(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/15/2014 46.3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/15/2014 46.9(c)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/15/2014 46.5(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
08/01/2014 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/01/2014 56.4230(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/17/2013 46.9(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/25/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/12/2022 07/13/2022 4.75 1
07/20/2021 07/21/2021 9.00 1
07/06/2021 07/06/2021 4.75 1
07/23/2020 07/23/2020 3.75 1
07/15/2020 07/15/2020 4.25 1
06/26/2019 06/26/2019 4.50 1
05/07/2019 05/07/2019 0.75 1
04/24/2019 04/25/2019 6.25 1
07/24/2018 07/24/2018 2.50 1
06/25/2018 06/27/2018 26.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4703669
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Days/Week0.0
Nearest TownIndependence

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Rush River Mine have?

Rush River Mine has 21 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Rush River Mine?

Rush River Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Independence, Trempealeau County, WI. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Rush River Mine?

According to MSHA records, Rush River Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Rush River Mine?

Rush River Mine is operated by Total Excavating LLC and controlled by Dianna Kusilek; Wesley Kusilek; Chris Kusilek. MSHA Mine ID: 4703669.