Key Takeaway

Telesmith Wash Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ely, St Louis County, MN. It has 60 violations on record (20 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Louis Leustek & Sons, Inc.

Telesmith Wash Plant

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Louis Leustek & Sons, Inc

Controller: Aaran Harold Leustek

Location: Ely, St Louis County, MN

Employees: 1

60
Violations
20
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$16K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/19/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/19/2024 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
08/23/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/23/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/23/2022 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/23/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/28/2022 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/02/2020 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
06/02/2020 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
06/02/2020 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/02/2020 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
06/02/2020 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
06/02/2020 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $298
07/24/2019 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $121
07/24/2019 56.12004 S&S LowNegligence $132
07/24/2019 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $132
10/17/2017 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/17/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/17/2017 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
05/31/2017 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/18/2025 08/19/2025 6.25 1
06/19/2024 06/20/2024 6.50 1
08/16/2023 08/17/2023 4.25 1
08/23/2022 08/25/2022 11.25 1
06/28/2022 06/28/2022 4.75 1
07/12/2021 07/12/2021 4.25 1
06/01/2020 06/03/2020 11.75 1
08/05/2019 08/05/2019 3.75 1
07/24/2019 07/24/2019 5.50 1
10/30/2017 10/30/2017 6.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2103444
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates47.9036110, -91.8405560
Nearest TownEly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Telesmith Wash Plant have?

Telesmith Wash Plant has 60 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.

What type of mine is Telesmith Wash Plant?

Telesmith Wash Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ely, St Louis County, MN. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Telesmith Wash Plant?

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

Who operates Telesmith Wash Plant?

Telesmith Wash Plant is operated by Louis Leustek & Sons, Inc and controlled by Aaran Harold Leustek. MSHA Mine ID: 2103444.