Key Takeaway
Top Grade_Chieftain 1400 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hamilton, Allegan County, MI. It has 91 violations on record (21 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Top Grade Aggregates.
Top Grade_Chieftain 1400
Operator: Top Grade Aggregates
Controller: Thomas Brink; Ross Veltema
Location: Hamilton, Allegan County, MI
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 91 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/29/2023 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/29/2023 | 56.4200(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/15/2022 | 56.16005 | S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/15/2022 | 46.5(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $173 |
| 03/11/2021 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/11/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 11/26/2019 | 56.12034 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/26/2019 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/26/2019 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/26/2019 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/26/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/26/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/26/2019 | 56.11027 | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 06/26/2019 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/26/2019 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/26/2019 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 19 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 91d lost, 106d restricted |
| 05/23/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 189d lost, 58d restricted |
| 08/19/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted |
| 07/21/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 3d restricted |
| 05/29/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 04/18/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/11/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 13d restricted |
| 07/12/2007 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 24d restricted |
| 08/15/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 05/25/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
Inspections
View all 51 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 12/02/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 01/06/2025 | 01/06/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 12/18/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 08/12/2024 | 08/12/2024 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 06/29/2023 | 06/29/2023 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 04/25/2022 | 04/25/2022 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 02/15/2022 | 02/16/2022 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 06/25/2021 | 06/29/2021 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 03/11/2021 | 03/12/2021 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 06/11/2020 | 06/11/2020 | 11.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Top Grade_Chieftain 1400 have?
Top Grade_Chieftain 1400 has 91 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Top Grade_Chieftain 1400?
Top Grade_Chieftain 1400 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hamilton, Allegan County, MI. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Top Grade_Chieftain 1400?
According to MSHA records, Top Grade_Chieftain 1400 has 19 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Top Grade_Chieftain 1400?
Top Grade_Chieftain 1400 is operated by Top Grade Aggregates and controlled by Thomas Brink; Ross Veltema. MSHA Mine ID: 2002523.