Key Takeaway
Wash Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Grand Marais, Cook County, MN. It has 36 violations on record (13 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Edwin E. Thoreson, Inc..
Wash Plant
Operator: Edwin E. Thoreson, Inc.
Controller: Randi T Nelson
Location: Grand Marais, Cook County, MN
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 36 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2024 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 11/20/2024 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 11/20/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 10/16/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/16/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/24/2020 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 07/26/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/02/2016 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/21/2014 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/21/2014 | 56.14103(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/21/2014 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/21/2014 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/29/2013 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/27/2013 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $243 |
| 08/27/2013 | 46.9(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 08/27/2013 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/21/2012 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/06/2010 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/06/2009 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 10/06/2009 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
Inspections
View all 35 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | 10/08/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 11/20/2024 | 11/20/2024 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 07/29/2024 | 07/29/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2023 | 07/11/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 08/16/2022 | 08/16/2022 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 06/21/2021 | 06/23/2021 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 08/24/2020 | 08/24/2020 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 09/03/2019 | 09/03/2019 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 06/18/2019 | 06/18/2019 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 07/31/2018 | 07/31/2018 | 3.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Wash Plant have?
Wash Plant has 36 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Wash Plant?
Wash Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Grand Marais, Cook County, MN. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Wash Plant?
According to MSHA records, Wash Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Wash Plant?
Wash Plant is operated by Edwin E. Thoreson, Inc. and controlled by Randi T Nelson. MSHA Mine ID: 2102803.