Key Takeaway

Sparta Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Sparta, Monroe County, WI. It has 20 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Carri Scharf Materials Company.

Sparta Plant

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Carri Scharf Materials Company

Controller: Joseph A Scharf

Location: Sparta, Monroe County, WI

Employees: 3

20
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/16/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
07/15/2025 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/08/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/20/2019 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/20/2019 56.18002(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
06/20/2019 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/28/2018 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/24/2017 56.12006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/24/2017 56.11017 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
01/03/2017 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
05/28/2015 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/28/2015 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/28/2015 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/28/2015 46.9(b)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
10/22/2013 56.15005 S&S ModNegligence $100
10/22/2013 56.13011 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/22/2013 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/29/2013 56.4601 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/29/2013 46.9(g) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/29/2013 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $108

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/14/2025 07/16/2025 14.00 1
08/30/2024 09/06/2024 26.75 1
08/15/2023 08/15/2023 20.25 1
08/04/2022 08/08/2022 4.75 1
06/22/2021 06/24/2021 29.50 1
07/28/2020 07/28/2020 4.25 1
06/20/2019 06/20/2019 4.75 1
03/28/2018 03/28/2018 17.75 1
05/24/2017 05/25/2017 14.00 1
12/21/2016 01/03/2017 2.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4703668
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates43.9200000, -90.8530560
Nearest TownSparta

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sparta Plant have?

Sparta Plant has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Sparta Plant?

Sparta Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Sparta, Monroe County, WI. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sparta Plant?

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

Who operates Sparta Plant?

Sparta Plant is operated by Carri Scharf Materials Company and controlled by Joseph A Scharf. MSHA Mine ID: 4703668.