Key Takeaway
Wash Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Owatonna, Steele County, MN. It has 65 violations on record (12 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Don Loken Drainage Inc..
Wash Plant
Operator: Don Loken Drainage Inc.
Controller: Donald O Loken; Dallas D Loken
Location: Owatonna, Steele County, MN
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 65 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2023 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/19/2023 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/06/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/06/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/01/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 08/04/2020 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/11/2017 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 10/11/2017 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/11/2017 | 56.14205 | S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/26/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/26/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/26/2016 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/26/2016 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/26/2016 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 04/26/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/26/2016 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/26/2016 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 24 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 07/14/2025 | 07/15/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 10/16/2023 | 10/16/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 08/15/2023 | 08/16/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 07/19/2023 | 07/20/2023 | 23.50 | 2 |
| 07/06/2022 | 07/06/2022 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 06/01/2021 | 06/02/2021 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 08/04/2020 | 08/04/2020 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 10/16/2018 | 10/17/2018 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 10/11/2017 | 10/12/2017 | 14.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Wash Plant have?
Wash Plant has 65 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Wash Plant?
Wash Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Owatonna, Steele County, MN. It currently has 1 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 Don Loken Drainage Inc. and controlled by Donald O Loken; Dallas D Loken. MSHA Mine ID: 2103566.