Key Takeaway

Chippewa County Pits is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, WI. It has 31 violations on record (6 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Chippewa County Highway Department.

Chippewa County Pits

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Chippewa County Highway Department

Controller: Chippewa County-WI

Location: Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, WI

Employees: 5

31
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/24/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/23/2023 41.12 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/23/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/23/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/23/2023 50.40(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/09/2017 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
05/09/2017 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
05/09/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/09/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/11/2016 56.4601 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/11/2016 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
09/10/2015 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2015 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2015 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2015 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2015 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/03/2012 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $108
10/03/2012 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/03/2012 56.14107(a) S&S LowNegligence $100
10/03/2012 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/04/2025 06/04/2025 5.00 1
10/10/2023 10/11/2023 9.00 1
05/23/2023 05/24/2023 13.50 1
08/15/2022 08/15/2022 4.00 1
07/29/2021 07/29/2021 3.00 1
11/06/2019 11/06/2019 4.00 1
06/03/2019 06/04/2019 18.00 1
10/23/2018 10/24/2018 1.75 1
08/06/2018 08/07/2018 5.50 1
05/09/2017 05/10/2017 17.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4702605
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates44.9313890, -91.4025000
Nearest TownChippewa Falls

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Chippewa County Pits have?

Chippewa County Pits has 31 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Chippewa County Pits?

Chippewa County Pits is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, WI. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Chippewa County Pits?

According to MSHA records, Chippewa County Pits has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Chippewa County Pits?

Chippewa County Pits is operated by Chippewa County Highway Department and controlled by Chippewa County-WI. MSHA Mine ID: 4702605.