Key Takeaway

WASTA SAND PLANT is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Wasta, Pennington County, SD. It has 34 violations on record (10 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pete Lien & Sons Inc/Sand & Gravel Division.

WASTA SAND PLANT

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Pete Lien & Sons Inc/Sand & Gravel Division

Controller: Pete Lien & Sons Inc

Location: Wasta, Pennington County, SD

Employees: 3

34
Violations
10
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/21/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/21/2025 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $151
07/20/2021 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/14/2020 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
01/14/2020 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
12/04/2018 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
12/04/2018 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
12/03/2018 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $118
01/18/2018 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
01/16/2018 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
12/12/2013 56.12028 S&S LowNegligence $100
12/12/2013 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/01/2011 56.15004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/01/2011 56.14211(b) S&S LowNegligence $162
07/12/2011 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $900
07/12/2011 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/12/2011 56.15020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/21/2010 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/21/2010 56.15014 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/30/2008 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/02/2006 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/29/2025 04/29/2025 4.50 1
03/21/2025 03/24/2025 0.00 0
09/07/2023 09/07/2023 4.50 1
11/22/2021 11/22/2021 9.00 1
07/19/2021 07/21/2021 23.50 1
12/16/2020 12/16/2020 0.50 1
10/01/2020 10/01/2020 10.00 1
01/14/2020 01/15/2020 22.75 1
12/03/2018 12/04/2018 23.25 1
01/17/2018 01/19/2018 24.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3900213
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates44.0511110, -102.4636110
Nearest TownWasta

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does WASTA SAND PLANT have?

WASTA SAND PLANT has 34 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is WASTA SAND PLANT?

WASTA SAND PLANT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Wasta, Pennington County, SD. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at WASTA SAND PLANT?

According to MSHA records, WASTA SAND PLANT has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates WASTA SAND PLANT?

WASTA SAND PLANT is operated by Pete Lien & Sons Inc/Sand & Gravel Division and controlled by Pete Lien & Sons Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3900213.