Key Takeaway

Doster Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Plainwell, Allegan County, MI. It has 83 violations on record (17 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by High Grade Materials Co.

Doster Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: High Grade Materials Co

Controller: Amber Hoover; Amy Watson; James Sturrus Jr

Location: Plainwell, Allegan County, MI

Employees: 2

83
Violations
17
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$12K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/06/2026 56.16006 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/04/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $209
11/19/2024 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/19/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/19/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/19/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/19/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
06/12/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/12/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/12/2024 56.11004 S&S ModNegligence $204
06/12/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/12/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/12/2024 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $204
06/12/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/02/2022 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/01/2022 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/01/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/12/2021 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
01/11/2021 56.12005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/11/2021 56.14107(a) S&S LowNegligence $125

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/06/2026 01/07/2026 12.00 1
08/04/2025 08/05/2025 22.25 1
11/25/2024 11/25/2024 2.50 1
11/19/2024 11/19/2024 13.00 1
11/19/2024 11/19/2024 13.00 1
07/03/2024 07/03/2024 6.75 2
06/12/2024 06/13/2024 14.75 1
01/22/2024 01/22/2024 7.00 1
08/03/2023 08/03/2023 6.75 1
03/22/2023 03/22/2023 10.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2002868
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.4355560, -85.5716670
Nearest TownPlainwell

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Doster Pit have?

Doster Pit has 83 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.

What type of mine is Doster Pit?

Doster Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Plainwell, Allegan County, MI. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Doster Pit?

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

Who operates Doster Pit?

Doster Pit is operated by High Grade Materials Co and controlled by Amber Hoover; Amy Watson; James Sturrus Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 2002868.