Key Takeaway

Elk River South Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elk River, Sherburne County, MN. It has 51 violations on record (8 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Barton Sand & Gravel Co.

Elk River South Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Barton Sand & Gravel Co

Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc

Location: Elk River, Sherburne County, MN

Employees: 5

51
Violations
8
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/03/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/21/2019 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/21/2019 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/21/2019 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/21/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/21/2019 56.16006 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
08/02/2018 56.13015(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
10/05/2017 56.13017 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
10/03/2017 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/03/2017 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $356
07/06/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
07/06/2017 56.14112(b) S&S LowNegligence $160
07/06/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/03/2017 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
07/06/2016 56.9300(a) S&S LowNegligence $114
06/26/2013 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $100
06/26/2013 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/26/2013 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/06/2010 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/06/2010 56.12013(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/08/2022 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
03/28/2017 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
08/17/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 219d lost
03/07/2008 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
09/29/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 32d restricted
02/22/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 20d lost, 15d restricted
03/15/2001 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/12/2026 02/12/2026 5.75 1
05/05/2025 05/06/2025 18.25 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.00 1
10/03/2023 10/04/2023 8.75 1
11/03/2022 11/03/2022 15.75 1
10/05/2021 10/06/2021 8.00 1
05/24/2021 05/25/2021 12.25 1
03/03/2020 03/04/2020 10.75 1
05/20/2019 05/23/2019 19.00 1
08/02/2018 08/07/2018 14.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2101218
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates45.0858330, -93.4311110
Nearest TownElk River

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Elk River South Pit have?

Elk River South Pit has 51 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Elk River South Pit?

Elk River South Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elk River, Sherburne County, MN. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Elk River South Pit?

According to MSHA records, Elk River South Pit has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Elk River South Pit?

Elk River South Pit is operated by Barton Sand & Gravel Co and controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2101218.