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
Operator: Wright Materials Company
Controller: William Yohn
Location: Belmond, Wright County, IA
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 205 →| 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
View all 13 →| 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
View all 61 →| 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
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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.