Key Takeaway
Hide Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elwell, Gratiot County, MI. It has 11 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bills Custom Backhoe & Dozing.
Hide Pit
Operator: Bills Custom Backhoe & Dozing
Controller: Bill Shirely
Location: Elwell, Gratiot County, MI
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 11 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2024 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 04/25/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/25/2023 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/17/2022 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/17/2022 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/12/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/12/2021 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/12/2021 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 11/08/2018 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/08/2018 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Inspections
View all 13 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2025 | 10/07/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 05/29/2025 | 05/29/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 06/11/2024 | 06/11/2024 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 04/25/2023 | 04/25/2023 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 11/17/2022 | 11/17/2022 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 09/14/2022 | 09/14/2022 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 08/16/2022 | 08/17/2022 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 10/18/2021 | 10/18/2021 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/05/2021 | 08/05/2021 | 2.50 | 2 |
| 07/12/2021 | 07/14/2021 | 21.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hide Pit have?
Hide Pit has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.
What type of mine is Hide Pit?
Hide Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elwell, Gratiot County, MI. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hide Pit?
According to MSHA records, Hide Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hide Pit?
Hide Pit is operated by Bills Custom Backhoe & Dozing and controlled by Bill Shirely. MSHA Mine ID: 2003555.