Key Takeaway

BURNS #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Litchfield, Hillsdale County, MI. It has 42 violations on record (10 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by M W Burns Excavating & Gravel.

BURNS #1

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: M W Burns Excavating & Gravel

Controller: Kenneth M Burns

Location: Litchfield, Hillsdale County, MI

Employees: 2

42
Violations
10
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/22/2025 56.14112(b) S&S LowNegligence $151
10/16/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/12/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/26/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/26/2015 56.16005 S&S ModNegligence $100
10/26/2015 56.16006 S&S ModNegligence $100
12/22/2014 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/22/2014 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/22/2014 56.4601 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/22/2014 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/22/2014 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $243
09/11/2013 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/11/2013 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/25/2012 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/25/2012 56.20008(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/25/2012 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/25/2012 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/25/2012 56.11008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/25/2012 56.4601 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/19/2011 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/14/2025 POWERED HAULAGE INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/18/2025 11/19/2025 17.00 1
10/22/2025 10/22/2025 9.50 1
12/05/2024 12/05/2024 7.25 1
09/16/2024 09/17/2024 21.75 1
11/01/2023 11/03/2023 9.00 1
06/07/2023 06/10/2023 8.25 1
06/09/2022 06/09/2022 1.00 1
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 5.50 1
08/18/2020 08/18/2020 4.00 1
06/12/2019 06/13/2019 12.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2003016
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift11.0
Coordinates42.0275000, -84.7291670
Nearest TownLitchfield

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does BURNS #1 have?

BURNS #1 has 42 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is BURNS #1?

BURNS #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Litchfield, Hillsdale County, MI. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at BURNS #1?

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

Who operates BURNS #1?

BURNS #1 is operated by M W Burns Excavating & Gravel and controlled by Kenneth M Burns. MSHA Mine ID: 2003016.