Key Takeaway
Beartooth Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Columbus, Stillwater County, MT. It has 116 violations on record (30 S&S) and $46K in proposed penalties. Operated by Stillwater Excavating.
Beartooth Pit
Operator: Stillwater Excavating
Controller: Donald Beer; Andrea Beer
Location: Columbus, Stillwater County, MT
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 116 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/05/2025 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/05/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/23/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/22/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/22/2023 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/12/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 05/12/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/26/2020 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/26/2020 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/27/2018 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 03/27/2018 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/27/2018 | 46.9(d)(5) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 03/27/2018 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/27/2018 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/16/2017 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $625 |
| 05/16/2017 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $3,098 |
| 05/16/2017 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $3,098 |
| 05/16/2017 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $934 |
| 05/16/2017 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $625 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2021 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 173d lost |
Inspections
View all 54 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 08/04/2025 | 08/05/2025 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 02/19/2025 | 02/19/2025 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 07/23/2024 | 07/24/2024 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 03/20/2023 | 03/22/2023 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 10/20/2021 | 10/20/2021 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 05/11/2021 | 05/12/2021 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 06/26/2020 | 06/27/2020 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 03/27/2018 | 03/27/2018 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 05/24/2017 | 05/24/2017 | 7.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Beartooth Pit have?
Beartooth Pit has 116 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $46K.
What type of mine is Beartooth Pit?
Beartooth Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Columbus, Stillwater County, MT. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Beartooth Pit?
According to MSHA records, Beartooth Pit has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Beartooth Pit?
Beartooth Pit is operated by Stillwater Excavating and controlled by Donald Beer; Andrea Beer. MSHA Mine ID: 2402295.