Key Takeaway
Gowan Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Emerado, Grand Forks County, ND. It has 11 violations on record (2 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gowan Construction, Inc..
Gowan Pit
Operator: Gowan Construction, Inc.
Controller: Mike Roy Gowan; Milton R Gowan
Location: Emerado, Grand Forks County, ND
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 11 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/15/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/15/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/27/2021 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 04/27/2021 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,493 |
| 04/27/2021 | 56.12004 | S&S | LowNegligence | $136 |
| 04/27/2021 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 04/27/2021 | 56.12005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 04/27/2021 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 04/27/2021 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/27/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
Inspections
View all 6 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2025 | 05/07/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 06/25/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 08/14/2023 | 08/15/2023 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 08/08/2022 | 08/09/2022 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 06/14/2021 | 06/17/2021 | 43.25 | 1 |
| 04/26/2021 | 04/30/2021 | 58.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Gowan Pit have?
Gowan Pit has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Gowan Pit?
Gowan Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Emerado, Grand Forks County, ND. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Gowan Pit?
According to MSHA records, Gowan Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Gowan Pit?
Gowan Pit is operated by Gowan Construction, Inc. and controlled by Mike Roy Gowan; Milton R Gowan. MSHA Mine ID: 3201080.