Key Takeaway

Site 1 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, IA. It has 36 violations on record (7 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Benton's Sand and Gravel INC..

Site 1

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Benton's Sand and Gravel INC.

Controller: John Benton

Location: Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, IA

Employees: 2

36
Violations
7
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$10K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/07/2025 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $267
10/07/2025 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
10/07/2025 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
10/07/2025 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
10/07/2025 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $883
10/07/2025 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
10/07/2025 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $883
10/07/2025 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/07/2025 56.18002(a) S&S ModNegligence $883
10/07/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $592
10/15/2024 56.14101(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/15/2024 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/09/2024 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/09/2024 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/09/2024 56.14107(a) S&S HighNegligence $535
10/09/2024 56.14107(a) S&S HighNegligence $535
10/09/2024 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/09/2024 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/09/2024 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/09/2024 56.14101(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/14/2025 10/14/2025 6.75 1
10/06/2025 10/08/2025 26.75 1
10/24/2024 10/24/2024 6.25 1
10/08/2024 10/16/2024 45.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1302516
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.5450000, -92.4502780
Nearest TownCedar Falls

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Site 1 have?

Site 1 has 36 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.

What type of mine is Site 1?

Site 1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, IA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Site 1?

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

Who operates Site 1?

Site 1 is operated by Benton's Sand and Gravel INC. and controlled by John Benton. MSHA Mine ID: 1302516.