Key Takeaway

Wash Plant #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Alto, Kent County, MI. It has 20 violations on record (4 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by North Central Aggregates.

Wash Plant #1

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: North Central Aggregates

Controller: Greg Kolodziej

Location: Alto, Kent County, MI

Employees: 3

20
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/14/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/14/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/24/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
07/08/2021 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $136
07/08/2021 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/08/2021 56.12005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/13/2018 56.15004 S&S ModNegligence $132
08/13/2018 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/13/2018 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/13/2018 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/15/2017 56.14115(b) S&S ModNegligence $116
08/15/2017 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/15/2017 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
09/13/2016 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
05/27/2015 47.54 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
09/17/2014 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/20/2011 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/03/2009 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/03/2009 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
06/06/2001 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/03/2025 09/03/2025 14.50 1
07/14/2025 07/15/2025 12.50 1
03/25/2024 03/25/2024 4.50 1
10/24/2022 10/24/2022 7.75 1
06/27/2022 06/27/2022 3.50 1
07/08/2021 07/12/2021 10.75 1
06/02/2021 06/03/2021 4.50 1
08/05/2020 08/05/2020 10.25 1
07/31/2019 07/31/2019 5.00 1
08/13/2018 08/13/2018 7.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4702889
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates42.9102780, -85.3436110
Nearest TownAlto

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Wash Plant #1 have?

Wash Plant #1 has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Wash Plant #1?

Wash Plant #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Alto, Kent County, MI. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Wash Plant #1?

According to MSHA records, Wash Plant #1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Wash Plant #1?

Wash Plant #1 is operated by North Central Aggregates and controlled by Greg Kolodziej. MSHA Mine ID: 4702889.