Key Takeaway
Vetter Mine is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN. It has 77 violations on record (10 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vetter Stone Company.
Vetter Mine
Operator: Vetter Stone Company
Controller: Ron J Vetter; Donn J Vetter
Location: Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN
Employees: 21
Recent Violations
View all 77 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/29/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/26/2021 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/13/2019 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/08/2019 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 03/06/2019 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 03/06/2019 | 46.9(b)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/30/2018 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 10/17/2017 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 09/20/2017 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $188 |
| 05/02/2017 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/02/2017 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $420 |
| 05/02/2017 | 56.12016 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/09/2016 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/09/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/22/2015 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/10/2015 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/10/2015 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $112 |
| 10/07/2014 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/07/2014 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18/2024 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 32d restricted |
| 06/30/2011 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 06/28/2010 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 36d lost, 5d restricted |
| 08/03/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 38d lost |
| 08/09/2001 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 12d restricted |
| 09/05/2000 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 62 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | 11/18/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 08/20/2025 | 08/21/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/30/2025 | 01/30/2025 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 08/30/2024 | 08/30/2024 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 03/06/2024 | 03/07/2024 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 08/28/2023 | 08/29/2023 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 05/23/2023 | 05/24/2023 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 10/31/2022 | 11/01/2022 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 06/29/2022 | 06/30/2022 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 03/09/2022 | 03/10/2022 | 14.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Vetter Mine have?
Vetter Mine has 77 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.
What type of mine is Vetter Mine?
Vetter Mine is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN. It currently has 21 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Vetter Mine?
According to MSHA records, Vetter Mine has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Vetter Mine?
Vetter Mine is operated by Vetter Stone Company and controlled by Ron J Vetter; Donn J Vetter. MSHA Mine ID: 2100086.