United Plant

Active Facility Metal

Operator: United Taconite LLC

Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

Location: Forbes, St Louis County, MN

Employees: 207

3,400
Violations
584
S&S Violations
262
Accidents
$5.3M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/12/2026 56.12004 S&S LowNegligence $432
01/07/2026 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/07/2026 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $193
01/05/2026 56.11012 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/31/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/31/2025 56.20003(a) S&S LowNegligence $432
12/23/2025 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/18/2025 56.20003(b) S&S LowNegligence $1,219
12/18/2025 56.20003(a) S&S LowNegligence $432
12/17/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $288
12/17/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/16/2025 56.4102 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/15/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $288
12/15/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/15/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $288
12/10/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/10/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $288
12/10/2025 56.11016 S&S ModNegligence $959
12/10/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/10/2025 56.16007(b) S&S LowNegligence $1,431

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/18/2026 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None
12/27/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/14/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 44d lost, 13d restricted
09/15/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/28/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 31d restricted
07/29/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/09/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 99d lost, 6d restricted
06/23/2025 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
02/06/2025 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted
11/08/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 1d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/05/2025 12/08/2025 6.50 1
12/01/2025 01/13/2026 200.75 3
06/17/2025 06/17/2025 6.25 1
04/04/2025 05/07/2025 228.25 2
02/05/2025 02/06/2025 13.25 1
12/31/2024 03/13/2025 395.50 3
12/16/2024 12/16/2024 6.00 1
09/25/2024 09/25/2024 7.25 1
09/09/2024 09/09/2024 5.25 1
08/26/2024 08/29/2024 10.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2103404
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionIron Ore
Employees207
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates47.3547220, -92.5741670
Nearest TownForbes

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does United Plant have?

United Plant has 3400 MSHA violations on record, of which 584 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5.3M.

What type of mine is United Plant?

United Plant is a Facility mine producing Metal, located in Forbes, St Louis County, MN. It currently has 207 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at United Plant?

According to MSHA records, United Plant has 262 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates United Plant?

United Plant is operated by United Taconite LLC and controlled by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2103404.