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

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Don Loken Drainage Inc.

Controller: Donald O Loken; Dallas D Loken

Location: Owatonna, Steele County, MN

Employees: 1

65
Violations
12
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$16K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID2103566
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates44.0513880, -93.2597220
Nearest TownOwatonna

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.