Key Takeaway
Yellow Medicine Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Granit Falls, Yellow Medicine County, MN. It has 75 violations on record (6 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Martin Marietta Materials Inc..
Yellow Medicine Quarry
Operator: Martin Marietta Materials Inc.
Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Location: Granit Falls, Yellow Medicine County, MN
Employees: 17
Recent Violations
View all 75 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/14/2023 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/14/2023 | 56.3200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $214 |
| 08/14/2023 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/23/2022 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/18/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/18/2019 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/18/2019 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/12/2019 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $977 |
| 02/12/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $604 |
| 02/12/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $181 |
| 02/12/2019 | 56.4603(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/21/2018 | 56.15004 | S&S | LowNegligence | $163 |
| 08/08/2017 | 56.3200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $160 |
| 08/07/2017 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/18/2016 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $380 |
| 10/18/2016 | 56.3200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,265 |
| 10/18/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $380 |
| 10/18/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $568 |
| 03/08/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 7 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/20/2009 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/12/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/02/2007 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/17/2001 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 79d lost |
| 08/01/2001 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/21/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 51 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 12/02/2025 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 03/31/2025 | 04/01/2025 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/30/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 07/29/2024 | 07/30/2024 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 11/27/2023 | 11/27/2023 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 11/13/2023 | 11/14/2023 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 09/05/2023 | 09/07/2023 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 08/14/2023 | 08/16/2023 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 02/14/2023 | 02/17/2023 | 27.25 | 1 |
| 08/22/2022 | 08/23/2022 | 12.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Yellow Medicine Quarry have?
Yellow Medicine Quarry has 75 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.
What type of mine is Yellow Medicine Quarry?
Yellow Medicine Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Granit Falls, Yellow Medicine County, MN. It currently has 17 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Yellow Medicine Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Yellow Medicine Quarry has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Yellow Medicine Quarry?
Yellow Medicine Quarry is operated by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. and controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2100033.