Key Takeaway
Griffin Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chatfield, Olmsted County, MN. It has 11 violations on record (2 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Griffin Construction Pit LLC.
Griffin Pit
Operator: Griffin Construction Pit LLC
Controller: Greg Griffin
Location: Chatfield, Olmsted County, MN
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 11 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/18/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 07/19/2016 | 46.11(b)(4) | S&S | HighNegligence | $918 |
| 08/01/2013 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/30/2012 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/30/2011 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/30/2011 | 46.8(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $181 |
| 08/30/2011 | 46.5(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $897 |
| 08/30/2011 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/30/2011 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/30/2011 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 25 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | 11/04/2025 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 06/26/2024 | 06/26/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 09/19/2023 | 09/19/2023 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 08/01/2023 | 08/01/2023 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 08/17/2022 | 08/17/2022 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 08/17/2021 | 08/17/2021 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 08/18/2020 | 08/18/2020 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 10/24/2018 | 10/25/2018 | 2.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Griffin Pit have?
Griffin Pit has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Griffin Pit?
Griffin Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chatfield, Olmsted County, MN. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Griffin Pit?
According to MSHA records, Griffin Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Griffin Pit?
Griffin Pit is operated by Griffin Construction Pit LLC and controlled by Greg Griffin. MSHA Mine ID: 2103683.