Key Takeaway

Superior Wash Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hancock, MI, Houghton County, MI. It has 28 violations on record (2 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Superior Sand & Gravel, Inc..

Superior Wash Plant

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Superior Sand & Gravel, Inc.

Controller: David Mattila; Lisa Mattila

Location: Hancock, MI, Houghton County, MI

Employees: 1

28
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/06/2023 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $346
06/01/2023 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2023 56.12002 Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
06/01/2023 56.9300(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $232
06/01/2023 56.4201(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/09/2021 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/09/2021 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/09/2021 56.20011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/11/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
08/11/2020 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
07/16/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
06/13/2017 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/06/2016 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/06/2016 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/02/2015 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/02/2015 56.4501 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/20/2014 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/20/2014 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/28/2025 10/28/2025 6.50 1
11/13/2024 11/13/2024 9.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 0.00 0
10/26/2023 10/26/2023 8.00 1
05/30/2023 06/06/2023 17.00 1
05/23/2022 05/23/2022 6.00 1
06/09/2021 06/14/2021 12.00 1
08/11/2020 08/11/2020 18.00 2
09/20/2019 09/20/2019 1.00 1
08/05/2019 08/06/2019 26.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2001047
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates47.1269440, -88.5808330
Nearest TownHancock, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Superior Wash Plant have?

Superior Wash Plant has 28 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Superior Wash Plant?

Superior Wash Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hancock, MI, Houghton County, MI. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Superior Wash Plant?

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

Who operates Superior Wash Plant?

Superior Wash Plant is operated by Superior Sand & Gravel, Inc. and controlled by David Mattila; Lisa Mattila. MSHA Mine ID: 2001047.