Key Takeaway
El Dorado Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD. It has 31 violations on record (3 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Soukup Construction, Inc..
El Dorado Pit
Operator: Soukup Construction, Inc.
Controller: James C Soukup
Location: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 31 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2023 | 46.9(c)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/24/2023 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/24/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/24/2023 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/17/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/17/2022 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/10/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 10/29/2019 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 04/26/2018 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/04/2017 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/07/2017 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
| 03/22/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/22/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/22/2016 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/22/2016 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/02/2011 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/02/2011 | 56.14130(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/12/2011 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/23/2010 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $162 |
| 03/23/2010 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 33 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2025 | 05/22/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 11/27/2023 | 11/27/2023 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 09/18/2023 | 09/20/2023 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 05/24/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 09/19/2022 | 09/20/2022 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2022 | 05/18/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2021 | 06/10/2021 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 08/28/2020 | 08/28/2020 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 10/28/2019 | 10/29/2019 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 05/16/2019 | 05/16/2019 | 10.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does El Dorado Pit have?
El Dorado Pit has 31 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is El Dorado Pit?
El Dorado Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at El Dorado Pit?
According to MSHA records, El Dorado Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates El Dorado Pit?
El Dorado Pit is operated by Soukup Construction, Inc. and controlled by James C Soukup. MSHA Mine ID: 3901486.