Dobias Pit #1

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Blue Butte Aggregates LLC

Controller: Andy Brown

Location: CARTWRIGHT, Mckenzie County, ND

Employees: 4

159
Violations
44
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$89K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/19/2025 46.11(b)(5) S&S HighNegligence $3,184
03/19/2025 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $883
03/19/2025 56.12008 S&S ModNegligence $2,936
03/19/2025 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $592
03/19/2025 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $267
03/19/2025 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
05/16/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $626
05/15/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $626
05/15/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,395
05/15/2024 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $935
05/15/2024 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $3,103
05/15/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $626
05/15/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $626
05/15/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $626
05/15/2024 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $3,103
05/15/2024 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $935
05/15/2024 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $3,103
05/15/2024 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $626
05/15/2024 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $189
05/15/2024 56.18002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $935

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/26/2016 POWERED HAULAGE ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/14/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/25/2025 03/25/2025 1.00 1
03/18/2025 03/24/2025 34.00 1
06/05/2024 06/05/2024 3.00 1
05/23/2024 05/23/2024 9.50 1
05/14/2024 05/17/2024 30.75 1
01/17/2024 01/17/2024 8.00 1
01/04/2024 01/04/2024 10.25 1
12/27/2023 01/02/2024 32.75 1
08/08/2023 08/10/2023 5.25 1
08/01/2023 08/02/2023 24.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3200924
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates47.9486110, -103.9091670
Nearest TownCARTWRIGHT

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Dobias Pit #1 have?

Dobias Pit #1 has 159 MSHA violations on record, of which 44 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $89K.

What type of mine is Dobias Pit #1?

Dobias Pit #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in CARTWRIGHT, Mckenzie County, ND. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Dobias Pit #1?

According to MSHA records, Dobias Pit #1 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Dobias Pit #1?

Dobias Pit #1 is operated by Blue Butte Aggregates LLC and controlled by Andy Brown. MSHA Mine ID: 3200924.