Establishment profile
MARK SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY
SO MILL STREET, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537
Operated by Mark Sand & Gravel Co · 1 of 7 establishments
EIN 411864946
Summary
MARK SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY has accumulated 21 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $2,707 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 42,698 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 30 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MARK SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 19 distinct standards shown · 21 citations in this view · $2,707 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 A09 I | 2 | 2 | $165 | Jul 1991 | Sep 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B02 II | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1991 | Sep 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B04 | 1 | 1 | $385 | Sep 1983 | Sep 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 A 9 II | 1 | 1 | $350 | Aug 1989 | Aug 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 A 2 I | 1 | 1 | $350 | Aug 1989 | Aug 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 A09 II | 1 | 1 | $330 | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 A02 I | 1 | 1 | $308 | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1820.65302 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Dec 1995 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 5206.070001 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Dec 1995 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B10 | 1 | 1 | $176 | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B03 | 1 | 1 | $132 | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0300 B02 | 1 | 1 | $91 | Sep 1983 | Sep 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 A 9 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1989 | Aug 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0150 A 1 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0050 D 1 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1713.3 A | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1983 | Sep 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1983 | Sep 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0201 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1983 | Sep 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1701.1 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1983 | Sep 1983 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer. Peer group: 42,698 employers. This establishment has 21 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 113 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for MARK SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 30+ years. Most recent activity: 30 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MARK SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for Mark Sand & Gravel Co, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Mark Sand & Gravel Co operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 100 citations · 88S&S · $145,079 proposed / $120,430 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6328469 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Oct 2009 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $60,000 | $42,000 |
| 6587945 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Nov 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $6,624 | $5,000 |
| 6587944 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Nov 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $6,624 | $5,000 |
| 8848758 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Sep 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| 9396877 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Oct 2019 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,464 | $2,464 |
| 9396876 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Oct 2019 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,421 | $2,421 |
| 8894466 | Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Quarry Otter Tail, MN | May 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,277 | $2,277 |
| 8946023 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,043 | $2,043 |
| 8848818 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Mar 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 8848811 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Mar 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 6560272 | Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Quarry Otter Tail, MN | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 6560269 | Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Quarry Otter Tail, MN | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 6560268 | Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Quarry Otter Tail, MN | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 6560266 | Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Quarry Otter Tail, MN | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $550 |
| 6560265 | Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Quarry Otter Tail, MN | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 6328475 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Oct 2009 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 6328473 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Oct 2009 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 8665906 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Oct 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| 6560784 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Oct 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| 6560783 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Oct 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| 6587946 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Nov 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| 8946020 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2016 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,369 | $1,369 |
| 8941556 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | May 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,286 | $1,286 |
| 8941555 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | May 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,286 | $1,286 |
| 9697953 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Jun 2026 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,219 | — |
| 8894464 | Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Quarry Otter Tail, MN | May 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,021 | $1,021 |
| 8946019 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $994 | $994 |
| 8946022 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $918 | $918 |
| 6560267 | Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Quarry Otter Tail, MN | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $897 | $897 |
| 8848765 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Sep 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 8848755 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Sep 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 6426977 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Sep 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 8888101 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8888099 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 9384661 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Oct 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $638 | $638 |
| 8848751 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Sep 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 9384659 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Oct 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $429 | $429 |
| 8946021 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $413 | $413 |
| 5115035 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $407 | $407 |
| 8848753 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Sep 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 9697966 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $366 | — |
| 9697965 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $366 | — |
| 9697803 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Jun 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $366 | $366 |
| 8665910 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Oct 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 8665909 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Oct 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 8665905 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Oct 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 6560782 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Oct 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 6587943 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Nov 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 6587942 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Nov 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 6587939 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Nov 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 6587938 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Nov 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 6154336 | Portable Wash Plant Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $357 | $357 |
| 9696418 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $346 | $346 |
| 9625573 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $346 | $346 |
| 9625572 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $346 | $346 |
| 9625570 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $346 | $346 |
| 9398778 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $336 | $336 |
| 9625091 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $321 | $321 |
| 9624242 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Nov 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 9624240 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Nov 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 9398777 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 9481816 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | May 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 9481813 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | May 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $302 | $302 |
| 9396872 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Oct 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $293 | $293 |
| 9384961 | Portable Wash Plant Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $293 | $293 |
| 9384957 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Jul 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $293 | $293 |
| 6192250 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Apr 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $286 | $286 |
| 6192249 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Apr 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $286 | $286 |
| 8947324 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $280 | $280 |
| 8947312 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $280 | $280 |
| 8889580 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $276 | $276 |
| 8889577 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $276 | $276 |
| 8888197 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Jun 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $276 | $276 |
| 8894477 | Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Quarry Otter Tail, MN | May 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $276 | $276 |
| 8894465 | Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Quarry Otter Tail, MN | May 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $276 | $276 |
| 6552329 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Jun 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 8941553 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $259 | $259 |
| 8888546 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8888545 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8888543 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8888102 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8888100 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8847284 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Aug 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8847282 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Aug 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8847274 | Underwood Wash Plant Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8751358 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Jun 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8665295 | Underwood Wash Plant Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8665293 | Underwood Wash Plant Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8665637 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Jul 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8665636 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Jul 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8660776 | Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Quarry Otter Tail, MN | May 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6560794 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Oct 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6560791 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Oct 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6552010 | Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Quarry Otter Tail, MN | Sep 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6552342 | Plant 2 Otter Tail, MN | Jun 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6552333 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Jun 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6328468 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Oct 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6328467 | Plant 4 Cook, MN | Oct 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6407593 | Plant 5 Otter Tail, MN | Aug 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6327608 | Plant-6 Otter Tail, MN | Jul 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MARK SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for MARK SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MARK SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 237990 - OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION. Last action: 2010-08-17. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-11-01 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $420 | |
| 1991-08-07 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-07-02 | Planned | 6 | 3 | $1,111 | |
| 1989-07-19 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $700 | |
| 1988-10-20 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-10-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-08-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-08-30 | Planned | 6 | 2 | $476 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
MARK SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY is one of 7 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Mark Sand & Gravel Co.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Mark Sand & Gravel Co across all 7 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Mark Sand & Gravel Co, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- MARK SAND & GRAVELCAMPBELL, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- MARK SAND & GRAVEL COBarrett, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- MARK SAND & GRAVEL COElbow Lake, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- MARK SAND & GRAVEL COCLITHERALL, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- MARK SAND AND GRAVEL INC.HENNING, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- MARK SAND & GRAVEL COWadena, MN — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Mark Sand & Gravel Co locationsParent rollup
- Employers in MNState-wide enforcement data
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MARK SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Mark Sand & Gravel Co, which operates 7 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MARK SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- MARK SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 21 violations and $2,707 in total penalties.