Key Takeaway

WASH PLANT I is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kent City, Kent County, MI. It has 36 violations on record (8 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Barber Creek Sand & Gravel Inc.

WASH PLANT I

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Barber Creek Sand & Gravel Inc

Controller: Daniel Groenke

Location: Kent City, Kent County, MI

Employees: 2

36
Violations
8
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/08/2022 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/08/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/08/2022 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $321
11/08/2022 56.4501 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
04/05/2022 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/27/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/24/2019 56.16004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
04/24/2019 56.12040 S&S ModNegligence $293
07/16/2018 56.20008(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $118
05/25/2016 56.15005 S&S HighNegligence $918
05/25/2016 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/25/2015 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/04/2014 56.11008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/03/2014 56.20008(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/03/2014 56.14108 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/03/2014 56.14108 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/03/2014 46.5(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2013 56.15005 S&S LowNegligence $100
09/10/2013 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2013 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/16/2025 07/17/2025 9.00 1
06/03/2024 06/04/2024 12.75 1
11/08/2022 11/15/2022 26.50 1
04/05/2022 04/05/2022 12.25 1
05/27/2021 05/27/2021 4.25 1
05/13/2020 05/13/2020 7.50 1
04/30/2019 04/30/2019 1.00 1
04/24/2019 04/24/2019 5.00 1
07/16/2018 07/19/2018 15.50 1
05/15/2017 05/16/2017 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2002842
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.2552780, -85.7225000
Nearest TownKent City

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does WASH PLANT I have?

WASH PLANT I has 36 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is WASH PLANT I?

WASH PLANT I is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kent City, Kent County, MI. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at WASH PLANT I?

According to MSHA records, WASH PLANT I has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates WASH PLANT I?

WASH PLANT I is operated by Barber Creek Sand & Gravel Inc and controlled by Daniel Groenke. MSHA Mine ID: 2002842.