Key Takeaway

Spread #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Virginia, St Louis County, MN. It has 39 violations on record (5 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hoover Construction Company.

Spread #1

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Hoover Construction Company

Controller: Peter G Johnson

Location: Virginia, St Louis County, MN

Employees: 4

39
Violations
5
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 39 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/10/2025 56.12005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/11/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/11/2023 56.14110 S&S ModNegligence $143
07/11/2023 56.12005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/12/2020 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
08/08/2017 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/08/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
08/01/2016 56.14205 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
08/01/2016 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
03/04/2011 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/10/2009 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/10/2009 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/10/2009 56.4200(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/05/2009 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/08/2008 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/08/2008 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/04/2005 Non-S&S $0
10/04/2005 56.11001 S&S LowNegligence $207
10/04/2005 56.12016 S&S LowNegligence $144
10/04/2005 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $114

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/29/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 5d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/01/2025 10/02/2025 16.75 1
04/10/2025 04/10/2025 11.00 1
09/04/2024 09/04/2024 8.75 1
07/11/2023 07/12/2023 8.75 1
11/08/2021 11/09/2021 16.25 1
11/16/2020 11/16/2020 2.25 1
11/12/2020 11/12/2020 9.25 1
08/28/2020 08/28/2020 9.00 1
07/17/2019 07/17/2019 6.50 1
11/15/2017 11/15/2017 9.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2103183
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates47.5213890, -92.5597220
Nearest TownVirginia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Spread #1 have?

Spread #1 has 39 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Spread #1?

Spread #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Virginia, St Louis County, MN. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Spread #1?

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

Who operates Spread #1?

Spread #1 is operated by Hoover Construction Company and controlled by Peter G Johnson. MSHA Mine ID: 2103183.