Key Takeaway

Blanchard Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Blanchard, Mecosta County, MI. It has 13 violations on record (2 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rockafellow Excavating, LLC.

Blanchard Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Rockafellow Excavating, LLC

Controller: Michael T Rockafellow

Location: Blanchard, Mecosta County, MI

Employees: 3

13
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/13/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/09/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/11/2016 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/29/2015 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/23/2015 56.4501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/23/2015 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2014 56.4230(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2014 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2014 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2014 56.15001 S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2014 56.18002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2014 41.11 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2014 46.7(a) S&S ModNegligence $112

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/13/2025 05/13/2025 5.50 1
11/21/2023 11/21/2023 9.50 1
08/09/2023 08/09/2023 5.25 1
11/29/2021 11/29/2021 9.25 1
03/22/2021 03/23/2021 20.25 1
10/30/2020 10/30/2020 7.00 1
08/21/2020 08/21/2020 7.75 1
03/24/2020 03/24/2020 7.75 1
05/02/2019 05/02/2019 7.00 1
08/07/2018 08/07/2018 5.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2003500
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.5063890, -85.1544440
Nearest TownBlanchard

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Blanchard Pit have?

Blanchard Pit has 13 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Blanchard Pit?

Blanchard Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Blanchard, Mecosta County, MI. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Blanchard Pit?

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

Who operates Blanchard Pit?

Blanchard Pit is operated by Rockafellow Excavating, LLC and controlled by Michael T Rockafellow. MSHA Mine ID: 2003500.