Key Takeaway
Screening Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fairbault, Rice County, MN. It has 87 violations on record (24 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Witte Brothers Inc.
Screening Plant
Operator: Witte Brothers Inc
Controller: John R Witte
Location: Fairbault, Rice County, MN
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 87 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2025 | 46.9(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 08/04/2025 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 08/02/2024 | 46.8(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $266 |
| 07/31/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/31/2024 | 46.9(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/30/2024 | 46.5(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $164 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/01/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
Inspections
View all 43 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2025 | 08/05/2025 | 24.50 | 1 |
| 08/19/2024 | 08/19/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 08/07/2024 | 08/08/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 08/02/2024 | 08/02/2024 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 07/30/2024 | 07/31/2024 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 08/01/2023 | 08/01/2023 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 07/26/2022 | 07/26/2022 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 09/07/2021 | 09/07/2021 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 09/01/2021 | 09/01/2021 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 05/19/2020 | 05/19/2020 | 4.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Screening Plant have?
Screening Plant has 87 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Screening Plant?
Screening Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fairbault, Rice County, MN. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Screening Plant?
According to MSHA records, Screening Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Screening Plant?
Screening Plant is operated by Witte Brothers Inc and controlled by John R Witte. MSHA Mine ID: 2103252.