Key Takeaway
West Crusher #4 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Orin, Pennington County, SD. It has 10 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Croell, Inc..
West Crusher #4
Operator: Croell, Inc.
Controller: Kurt Croell
Location: Orin, Pennington County, SD
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 10 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/17/2019 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/17/2019 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/07/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/29/2017 | 46.9(b)(5) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 03/28/2017 | 47.51 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/28/2017 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 03/28/2017 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/28/2017 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/28/2017 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/22/2017 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/16/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 78d restricted |
Inspections
View all 7 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 04/24/2019 | 04/24/2019 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/17/2019 | 04/17/2019 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 06/19/2018 | 06/19/2018 | 23.25 | 1 |
| 12/07/2017 | 12/07/2017 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 04/10/2017 | 04/10/2017 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 03/28/2017 | 03/29/2017 | 28.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does West Crusher #4 have?
West Crusher #4 has 10 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.
What type of mine is West Crusher #4?
West Crusher #4 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Orin, Pennington County, SD. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at West Crusher #4?
According to MSHA records, West Crusher #4 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates West Crusher #4?
West Crusher #4 is operated by Croell, Inc. and controlled by Kurt Croell. MSHA Mine ID: 3901614.