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
Operator: Rockafellow Excavating, LLC
Controller: Michael T Rockafellow
Location: Blanchard, Mecosta County, MI
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 13 →| 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
View all 18 →| 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
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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.