Key Takeaway
Washing Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Bovey, Itasca County, MN. It has 45 violations on record (12 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by William J Schwartz & Sons Inc.
Washing Plant
Operator: William J Schwartz & Sons Inc
Controller: Robert J Schwartz; Timothy W Schwartz; Deborah J Cleven; David D Schwart
Location: Bovey, Itasca County, MN
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 45 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2023 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/23/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/23/2022 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 05/23/2022 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/08/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/08/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/14/2020 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/15/2019 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $132 |
| 05/15/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/17/2016 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 08/17/2016 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $124 |
| 10/02/2014 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2014 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2014 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2014 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 10/02/2014 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2014 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2014 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 10/02/2014 | 46.9(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2014 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 34 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 10/01/2025 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 06/06/2025 | 06/06/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 07/02/2024 | 07/02/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 07/28/2023 | 07/28/2023 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/19/2023 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 05/23/2022 | 05/25/2022 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 07/08/2021 | 07/08/2021 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 05/14/2020 | 05/14/2020 | 7.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Washing Plant have?
Washing Plant has 45 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Washing Plant?
Washing Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Bovey, Itasca County, MN. It currently has 2 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 William J Schwartz & Sons Inc and controlled by Robert J Schwartz; Timothy W Schwartz; Deborah J Cleven; David D Schwart. MSHA Mine ID: 2103191.