Key Takeaway
BP Pit- Washplant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Blooming Prairie, Steele County, MN. It has 12 violations on record (5 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bishop Excavating Inc.
BP Pit- Washplant
Operator: Bishop Excavating Inc
Controller: Benjamin G Bishop
Location: Blooming Prairie, Steele County, MN
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 12 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 10/06/2025 | 56.14105 | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 10/06/2025 | 56.14206(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 06/08/2021 | 56.9300 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 08/19/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 08/29/2017 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/05/2016 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 07/05/2016 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $124 |
| 07/05/2016 | 46.5(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 07/05/2016 | 41.11 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 06/30/2016 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
Inspections
View all 15 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | 10/29/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/07/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 08/13/2025 | 08/13/2025 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 07/02/2024 | 07/02/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 07/25/2023 | 07/25/2023 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 07/26/2022 | 07/26/2022 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 06/14/2022 | 06/14/2022 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 06/08/2021 | 06/08/2021 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 08/19/2020 | 08/19/2020 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 06/17/2019 | 06/17/2019 | 3.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BP Pit- Washplant have?
BP Pit- Washplant has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is BP Pit- Washplant?
BP Pit- Washplant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Blooming Prairie, Steele County, MN. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BP Pit- Washplant?
According to MSHA records, BP Pit- Washplant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BP Pit- Washplant?
BP Pit- Washplant is operated by Bishop Excavating Inc and controlled by Benjamin G Bishop. MSHA Mine ID: 2103892.