Key Takeaway
Homer Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Homer, Calhoun County, MI. It has 31 violations on record (10 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Trojan Sand & Gravel.
Homer Pit
Operator: Trojan Sand & Gravel
Controller: David C Shafer
Location: Homer, Calhoun County, MI
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 31 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | 56.14130(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 10/21/2025 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 56.12018 | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 10/21/2025 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 06/25/2025 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 11/21/2023 | 56.18002(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/20/2023 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/20/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/12/2021 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $146 |
| 02/12/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 02/12/2021 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/03/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/01/2020 | 56.18002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 03/31/2020 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $123 |
| 03/31/2020 | 56.9301 | S&S | HighNegligence | $448 |
| 03/31/2020 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/31/2020 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/31/2020 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/31/2020 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2023 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
Inspections
View all 16 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | 10/27/2025 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 06/25/2025 | 06/25/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 11/20/2023 | 11/22/2023 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 02/21/2023 | 02/22/2023 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 10/05/2022 | 10/05/2022 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/08/2022 | 02/08/2022 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 07/08/2021 | 07/09/2021 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2021 | 02/12/2021 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 06/03/2020 | 06/04/2020 | 12.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Homer Pit have?
Homer Pit has 31 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Homer Pit?
Homer Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Homer, Calhoun County, MI. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Homer Pit?
According to MSHA records, Homer Pit has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Homer Pit?
Homer Pit is operated by Trojan Sand & Gravel and controlled by David C Shafer. MSHA Mine ID: 2003535.