Key Takeaway

Bonk's Sand & Gravel Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Willow River, Pine County, MN. It has 15 violations on record (1 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bonk's Sand & Gravel LLC.

Bonk's Sand & Gravel Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Bonk's Sand & Gravel LLC

Controller: James S Bonk

Location: Willow River, Pine County, MN

Employees: 1

15
Violations
1
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/21/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/30/2023 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/30/2023 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
09/01/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
09/01/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
09/08/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/15/2019 56.20011 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
08/15/2019 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/16/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
07/30/2018 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/30/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
07/14/2014 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/14/2014 56.12013(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/22/2013 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
08/29/2012 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/20/2025 10/21/2025 6.75 1
06/24/2025 06/24/2025 3.75 1
08/19/2024 08/19/2024 7.75 1
05/30/2023 05/31/2023 9.00 1
09/01/2022 09/01/2022 6.00 1
09/08/2021 09/08/2021 6.00 1
10/15/2019 10/15/2019 9.00 1
08/15/2019 08/15/2019 3.50 1
07/30/2018 07/30/2018 2.50 1
07/03/2017 07/03/2017 4.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2103554
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates46.2988880, -92.8513880
Nearest TownWillow River

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bonk's Sand & Gravel Pit have?

Bonk's Sand & Gravel Pit has 15 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Bonk's Sand & Gravel Pit?

Bonk's Sand & Gravel Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Willow River, Pine County, MN. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bonk's Sand & Gravel Pit?

According to MSHA records, Bonk's Sand & Gravel Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bonk's Sand & Gravel Pit?

Bonk's Sand & Gravel Pit is operated by Bonk's Sand & Gravel LLC and controlled by James S Bonk. MSHA Mine ID: 2103554.