Key Takeaway
Wash Plant 5 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Buffalo, Pennington County, SD. It has 29 violations on record (5 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Croell, Inc..
Wash Plant 5
Operator: Croell, Inc.
Controller: Kurt Croell
Location: Buffalo, Pennington County, SD
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 29 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/19/2025 | 56.16001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/19/2025 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/19/2025 | 56.16005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/02/2024 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/02/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/02/2024 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 07/02/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/15/2023 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 08/14/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $271 |
| 08/14/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/14/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/14/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/14/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/14/2023 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/14/2023 | 56.14130(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/26/2022 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/26/2022 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/26/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/27/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2015 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/21/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 18 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2025 | 05/20/2025 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 07/01/2024 | 07/03/2024 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 08/24/2023 | 08/24/2023 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 08/14/2023 | 08/15/2023 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 08/04/2022 | 08/04/2022 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 07/25/2022 | 07/28/2022 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 04/27/2021 | 04/28/2021 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 10/08/2020 | 10/08/2020 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 09/01/2020 | 09/02/2020 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 08/25/2020 | 08/26/2020 | 18.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Wash Plant 5 have?
Wash Plant 5 has 29 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Wash Plant 5?
Wash Plant 5 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Buffalo, Pennington County, SD. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Wash Plant 5?
According to MSHA records, Wash Plant 5 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Wash Plant 5?
Wash Plant 5 is operated by Croell, Inc. and controlled by Kurt Croell. MSHA Mine ID: 3901598.