Key Takeaway

DNR Pit-Sturgeon Lake is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Pine City, Pine County, MN. It has 31 violations on record (4 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rydberg & Sons Inc..

DNR Pit-Sturgeon Lake

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Rydberg & Sons Inc.

Controller: Kip Rydberg

Location: Pine City, Pine County, MN

Employees: 2

31
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/21/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/18/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/24/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $518
05/24/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $232
05/24/2023 56.20008(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $155
09/07/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/06/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/06/2022 56.15020 S&S ModNegligence $321
09/06/2022 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $133
09/06/2022 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $133
09/06/2022 56.14132(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/06/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $215
09/06/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/06/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/06/2022 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/06/2022 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/06/2022 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/06/2022 56.15005 S&S ModNegligence $144
06/01/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/01/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/22/2025 10/22/2025 11.00 1
06/26/2025 06/26/2025 1.75 1
08/21/2024 08/21/2024 6.00 1
05/31/2023 05/31/2023 2.00 1
05/24/2023 05/24/2023 6.50 1
09/21/2022 09/21/2022 4.50 1
09/06/2022 09/07/2022 28.75 2
06/01/2021 06/01/2021 6.50 1
04/08/2020 04/08/2020 7.00 1
10/16/2019 10/16/2019 2.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2103890
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates45.8427780, -92.9600000
Nearest TownPine City

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does DNR Pit-Sturgeon Lake have?

DNR Pit-Sturgeon Lake has 31 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is DNR Pit-Sturgeon Lake?

DNR Pit-Sturgeon Lake is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Pine City, Pine County, MN. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at DNR Pit-Sturgeon Lake?

According to MSHA records, DNR Pit-Sturgeon Lake has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates DNR Pit-Sturgeon Lake?

DNR Pit-Sturgeon Lake is operated by Rydberg & Sons Inc. and controlled by Kip Rydberg. MSHA Mine ID: 2103890.