Key Takeaway

Ellis Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Rice Lake, Barron County, WI. It has 22 violations on record (4 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by H & E Inc.

Ellis Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: H & E Inc

Controller: Richard J Ellis

Location: Rice Lake, Barron County, WI

22
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/10/2019 56.14211(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
07/10/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
07/10/2019 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
07/10/2019 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
04/16/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
06/22/2016 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/22/2016 56.4601 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/22/2016 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/22/2016 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
05/08/2015 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/08/2015 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
05/08/2015 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/08/2015 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/22/2013 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/22/2013 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $243
10/22/2013 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $243
06/07/2011 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/15/2009 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/16/2007 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/16/2007 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/04/2022 10/04/2022 4.00 1
07/19/2022 07/19/2022 6.50 1
07/29/2021 07/29/2021 3.00 1
10/08/2019 10/08/2019 3.00 1
10/01/2019 10/01/2019 1.50 1
07/15/2019 07/15/2019 3.00 1
07/10/2019 07/11/2019 4.75 1
06/04/2018 06/04/2018 3.50 1
10/18/2016 10/18/2016 2.50 1
06/22/2016 06/22/2016 7.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4702864
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates45.4866670, -91.7480560
Nearest TownRice Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ellis Pit have?

Ellis Pit has 22 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Ellis Pit?

Ellis Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Rice Lake, Barron County, WI. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ellis Pit?

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

Who operates Ellis Pit?

Ellis Pit is operated by H & E Inc and controlled by Richard J Ellis. MSHA Mine ID: 4702864.