Spencer Quarries Inc.
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: Spencer Quarries Inc
Controller: Richard C Sweetman
Location: Spencer, Hanson County, SD
Employees: 19
150
Violations
32
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$24K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 150 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 56.12005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/27/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 08/12/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/12/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/13/2022 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/11/2022 | 56.9301 | S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 10/11/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/11/2022 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/11/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/11/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/11/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/11/2022 | 46.9(b)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/03/2022 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/03/2022 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/03/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/03/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/03/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/08/2021 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/28/2022 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/09/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 16d lost |
| 11/19/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 7d lost, 4d restricted |
| 06/11/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 261d lost |
| 10/29/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/14/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/09/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost |
| 07/17/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 239d lost |
| 12/19/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
Inspections
View all 83 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | 02/04/2026 | 62.25 | 1 |
| 08/11/2025 | 08/14/2025 | 33.25 | 1 |
| 11/25/2024 | 11/26/2024 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 06/17/2024 | 06/18/2024 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 10/31/2023 | 11/08/2023 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 05/30/2023 | 05/31/2023 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 10/11/2022 | 10/13/2022 | 36.00 | 1 |
| 08/24/2022 | 08/24/2022 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 08/02/2022 | 08/05/2022 | 34.75 | 1 |
| 12/07/2021 | 12/09/2021 | 36.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3900024
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Sandstone
Employees19
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates43.7594440, -97.6088890
Nearest TownSpencer
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Spencer Quarries Inc. have?
Spencer Quarries Inc. has 150 MSHA violations on record, of which 32 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $24K.
What type of mine is Spencer Quarries Inc.?
Spencer Quarries Inc. is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Spencer, Hanson County, SD. It currently has 19 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Spencer Quarries Inc.?
According to MSHA records, Spencer Quarries Inc. has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Spencer Quarries Inc.?
Spencer Quarries Inc. is operated by Spencer Quarries Inc and controlled by Richard C Sweetman. MSHA Mine ID: 3900024.