Key Takeaway

Ionia Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ionia, Ionia County, MI. It has 64 violations on record (10 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Top Grade Aggregates, LLC.

Ionia Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Top Grade Aggregates, LLC

Controller: Thomas Brink; Ross Veltema

Location: Ionia, Ionia County, MI

Employees: 1

64
Violations
10
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$14K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/06/2024 56.4011 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
10/11/2022 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $234
10/11/2022 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $155
06/20/2022 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/20/2022 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/04/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $155
05/05/2021 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $187
05/05/2021 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $929
05/05/2021 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/05/2021 56.14109 Non-S&S ModNegligence $187
05/05/2021 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $187
05/05/2021 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $187
05/05/2021 56.11003 S&S ModNegligence $622
05/05/2021 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $416
05/05/2021 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $187
05/05/2021 56.18002(a) S&S HighNegligence $3,082
12/30/2020 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $1,089
08/11/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/11/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/11/2020 56.14108 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/28/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
07/26/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 8d restricted
04/24/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 296d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/22/2025 10/22/2025 15.00 1
05/19/2025 05/19/2025 9.00 1
11/14/2024 11/14/2024 10.75 1
05/06/2024 05/07/2024 15.25 1
11/30/2023 11/30/2023 16.00 1
05/25/2023 05/25/2023 14.00 1
10/11/2022 10/11/2022 8.25 1
06/20/2022 06/20/2022 10.25 1
01/04/2022 01/04/2022 12.75 1
05/05/2021 05/06/2021 24.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2003496
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.9394440, -85.0663890
Nearest TownIonia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ionia Pit have?

Ionia Pit has 64 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.

What type of mine is Ionia Pit?

Ionia Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ionia, Ionia County, MI. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ionia Pit?

According to MSHA records, Ionia Pit has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Ionia Pit?

Ionia Pit is operated by Top Grade Aggregates, LLC and controlled by Thomas Brink; Ross Veltema. MSHA Mine ID: 2003496.