Key Takeaway

WDS Sand is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Shepherd, Isabella County, MI. It has 13 violations on record (4 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by WDS Sand.

WDS Sand

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: WDS Sand

Controller: William D Switzer

Location: Shepherd, Isabella County, MI

Employees: 1

13
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/27/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/26/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/26/2019 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $121
06/05/2019 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
01/30/2018 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
12/20/2016 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/27/2015 56.18002(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/24/2014 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
06/24/2014 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
06/24/2014 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2014 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2014 56.4501 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/24/2014 56.4501 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/17/2025 09/17/2025 8.75 1
11/20/2024 11/20/2024 6.00 1
05/23/2024 05/23/2024 11.75 1
06/27/2023 06/27/2023 7.25 1
11/01/2021 11/02/2021 15.25 1
08/05/2021 08/05/2021 9.50 1
06/12/2020 06/12/2020 8.00 1
11/25/2019 11/25/2019 6.75 1
08/26/2019 08/26/2019 9.50 1
06/05/2019 06/05/2019 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2003483
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.4808330, -84.7413890
Nearest TownShepherd

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does WDS Sand have?

WDS Sand has 13 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is WDS Sand?

WDS Sand is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Shepherd, Isabella County, MI. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at WDS Sand?

According to MSHA records, WDS Sand has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates WDS Sand?

WDS Sand is operated by WDS Sand and controlled by William D Switzer. MSHA Mine ID: 2003483.