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
Operator: WDS Sand
Controller: William D Switzer
Location: Shepherd, Isabella County, MI
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 13 →| 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
View all 22 →| 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
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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.