Key Takeaway

Sandvik is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lowell, Kent County, MI. It has 78 violations on record (11 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rusche's Trucking, Inc..

Sandvik

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Rusche's Trucking, Inc.

Controller: Michael Lloyd Rusche

Location: Lowell, Kent County, MI

Employees: 1

78
Violations
11
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$12K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/14/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/13/2025 56.11003 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/13/2025 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $165
05/13/2025 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
05/13/2025 56.14100(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/13/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/13/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/22/2023 56.14112(b) S&S HighNegligence $2,853
03/22/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/22/2023 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/22/2023 56.18002(a) S&S HighNegligence $518
11/15/2022 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/15/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/15/2022 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/15/2022 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/10/2022 56.12013(b) S&S ModNegligence $321
05/10/2022 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/07/2021 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/17/2020 56.14112(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $123
11/17/2020 56.4501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/27/2025 05/29/2025 9.75 1
05/13/2025 05/14/2025 14.25 1
05/20/2024 05/20/2024 4.50 1
05/13/2024 05/14/2024 20.25 1
03/21/2023 03/24/2023 21.75 1
11/15/2022 11/16/2022 15.25 1
05/10/2022 05/12/2022 10.75 1
02/28/2022 02/28/2022 4.50 1
05/07/2021 05/07/2021 9.00 1
11/17/2020 11/18/2020 21.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2003303
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.9366670, -85.2861110
Nearest TownLowell

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sandvik have?

Sandvik has 78 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.

What type of mine is Sandvik?

Sandvik is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lowell, Kent County, MI. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sandvik?

According to MSHA records, Sandvik has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sandvik?

Sandvik is operated by Rusche's Trucking, Inc. and controlled by Michael Lloyd Rusche. MSHA Mine ID: 2003303.