Key Takeaway
Washing Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Charlotte, Eaton County, MI. It has 66 violations on record (11 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gale Briggs Inc.
Washing Plant
Operator: Gale Briggs Inc
Controller: Betty J Briggs; Steve J Briggs
Location: Charlotte, Eaton County, MI
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 66 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/18/2025 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2024 | 56.14108 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/19/2024 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/19/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 07/16/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $147 |
| 11/04/2022 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/12/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 10/12/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 10/12/2021 | 56.14103(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/10/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/15/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/15/2020 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/15/2020 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/15/2020 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/18/2018 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/18/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/13/2017 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/13/2017 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/20/2017 | 56.12013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2006 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 36 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 | 09/15/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/18/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 08/19/2024 | 08/21/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 11/04/2022 | 11/04/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 10/12/2021 | 10/12/2021 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2021 | 06/11/2021 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 10/01/2020 | 10/01/2020 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 09/15/2020 | 09/15/2020 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 11/19/2018 | 11/19/2018 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 11/13/2017 | 11/14/2017 | 21.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Washing Plant have?
Washing Plant has 66 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is Washing Plant?
Washing Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Charlotte, Eaton County, MI. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Washing Plant?
According to MSHA records, Washing Plant has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Washing Plant?
Washing Plant is operated by Gale Briggs Inc and controlled by Betty J Briggs; Steve J Briggs. MSHA Mine ID: 2003009.