Key Takeaway

Belmond Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Belmond, Wright County, IA. It has 205 violations on record (43 S&S) and $86K in proposed penalties. Operated by Wright Materials Company.

Belmond Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Wright Materials Company

Controller: William Yohn

Location: Belmond, Wright County, IA

Employees: 6

205
Violations
43
S&S Violations
13
Accidents
$86K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/15/2025 46.9(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/15/2025 41.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
10/14/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/27/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/27/2025 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/03/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/03/2024 56.4100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/09/2023 56.14130(g) Non-S&S HighNegligence $2,014
05/04/2023 56.14116(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $182
05/04/2023 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $182
05/04/2023 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $182
05/04/2023 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $3,006
05/04/2023 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $606
05/04/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $606
05/04/2023 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $606
05/04/2023 56.14131(a) S&S HighNegligence $9,979
08/02/2022 46.6(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $148
08/02/2022 46.5(a) S&S ModNegligence $161
08/02/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/02/2022 46.9(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/14/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/18/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/15/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/17/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 69d lost, 39d restricted
09/20/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 55d restricted
11/17/2009 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 66d lost, 16d restricted
10/29/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/08/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 13d lost, 2d restricted
10/30/2006 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
05/22/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/14/2025 10/15/2025 20.00 1
09/30/2025 09/30/2025 13.00 1
05/27/2025 05/28/2025 9.50 1
09/03/2024 09/05/2024 8.75 1
05/04/2023 05/09/2023 19.75 1
08/11/2022 08/15/2022 6.00 1
08/02/2022 08/04/2022 16.00 1
07/28/2021 08/02/2021 16.25 1
10/13/2020 10/13/2020 2.75 1
09/21/2020 09/22/2020 22.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1300736
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates42.8483330, -93.6169440
Nearest TownBelmond

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Belmond Pit have?

Belmond Pit has 205 MSHA violations on record, of which 43 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $86K.

What type of mine is Belmond Pit?

Belmond Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Belmond, Wright County, IA. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Belmond Pit?

According to MSHA records, Belmond Pit has 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Belmond Pit?

Belmond Pit is operated by Wright Materials Company and controlled by William Yohn. MSHA Mine ID: 1300736.