Key Takeaway

Benedict Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sabin, Clay County, MN. It has 38 violations on record (6 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Northern Improvement Co..

Benedict Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Northern Improvement Co.

Controller: McCormick Inc

Location: Sabin, Clay County, MN

Employees: 7

38
Violations
6
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/03/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/21/2023 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/15/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/15/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/23/2021 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
07/31/2014 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/03/2013 56.4603(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/24/2012 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $117
08/24/2012 56.14112(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $117
08/24/2012 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $117
08/24/2012 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/24/2012 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/24/2012 56.11002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/20/2011 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/02/2010 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/02/2010 56.15020 S&S ModNegligence $263
07/22/2010 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/20/2007 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/20/2007 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/28/2006 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $124

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/09/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 93d lost, 10d restricted
10/12/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/29/2025 05/30/2025 8.25 1
06/03/2024 06/04/2024 21.50 1
08/21/2023 08/22/2023 12.00 1
06/15/2022 06/15/2022 6.00 1
06/23/2021 06/23/2021 9.25 1
05/21/2020 05/21/2020 8.75 1
07/01/2019 07/02/2019 28.25 1
08/28/2018 08/28/2018 7.25 1
10/17/2016 10/17/2016 9.50 1
11/04/2015 11/04/2015 13.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2101287
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees7
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates46.8188880, -96.6411110
Nearest TownSabin

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Benedict Pit have?

Benedict Pit has 38 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Benedict Pit?

Benedict Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sabin, Clay County, MN. It currently has 7 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Benedict Pit?

According to MSHA records, Benedict Pit has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Benedict Pit?

Benedict Pit is operated by Northern Improvement Co. and controlled by McCormick Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2101287.