Key Takeaway

Billings Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Billings, Yellowstone County, MT. It has 38 violations on record (4 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Knife River Billings.

Billings Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Knife River Billings

Controller: Knife River Corporation

Location: Billings, Yellowstone County, MT

Employees: 2

38
Violations
4
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 38 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/21/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/30/2019 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/30/2019 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/18/2017 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/15/2016 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
10/29/2014 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/07/2014 56.12023 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/07/2014 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/07/2014 56.14130(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
05/07/2014 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/05/2013 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/21/2013 56.12002 S&S LowNegligence $100
08/21/2013 56.11002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/21/2013 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/21/2013 46.9(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/21/2013 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/28/2012 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/28/2012 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $162
08/28/2012 41.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
01/25/2011 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/01/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted

Inspections

View all 47 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/14/2025 11/14/2025 9.00 1
06/05/2025 06/09/2025 5.50 1
08/13/2024 08/13/2024 2.50 1
10/02/2023 10/04/2023 10.75 1
06/26/2023 06/28/2023 10.00 1
11/15/2021 11/16/2021 10.00 1
07/21/2021 07/21/2021 24.75 2
10/09/2019 10/09/2019 11.00 1
05/29/2019 05/30/2019 24.75 1
10/18/2017 10/18/2017 13.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2400478
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates45.7472220, -108.6175000
Nearest TownBillings

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Billings Pit have?

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

What type of mine is Billings Pit?

Billings Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Billings, Yellowstone County, MT. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Billings Pit?

According to MSHA records, Billings Pit has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Billings Pit?

Billings Pit is operated by Knife River Billings and controlled by Knife River Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 2400478.