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
Operator: Total Excavating LLC
Controller: Dianna Kusilek; Wesley Kusilek; Chris Kusilek
Location: Independence, Trempealeau County, WI
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
View all 19 →| 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
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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.