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
View all 3,400 →| 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
View all 262 →| 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
View all 160 →| 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
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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.