Key Takeaway

CALLS PIT is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Jackson, Jackson County, MI. It has 57 violations on record (11 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION, INC.

CALLS PIT

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION, INC

Controller: James Lester; William Lester

Location: Jackson, Jackson County, MI

Employees: 2

57
Violations
11
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/22/2025 56.14206(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/22/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/22/2025 56.18002(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/07/2024 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/07/2024 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/07/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
04/12/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/17/2022 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/17/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/16/2022 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/04/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/18/2020 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/28/2019 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/28/2019 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/28/2019 56.12005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/02/2018 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $311
10/02/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
06/13/2018 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $311
11/20/2017 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/20/2017 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/08/2025 10/08/2025 14.00 1
05/22/2025 05/22/2025 11.25 1
08/07/2024 08/07/2024 8.50 1
04/12/2023 04/12/2023 8.00 1
05/16/2022 05/17/2022 22.75 2
05/04/2021 05/05/2021 12.00 1
06/18/2020 06/18/2020 7.75 1
01/02/2020 01/02/2020 8.25 1
05/28/2019 05/29/2019 21.00 1
10/02/2018 10/04/2018 13.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2003438
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.2919440, -84.2855560
Nearest TownJackson

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does CALLS PIT have?

CALLS PIT has 57 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is CALLS PIT?

CALLS PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Jackson, Jackson County, MI. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at CALLS PIT?

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

Who operates CALLS PIT?

CALLS PIT is operated by LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION, INC and controlled by James Lester; William Lester. MSHA Mine ID: 2003438.