Key Takeaway

Lexington Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lexington, Dawson County, NE. It has 35 violations on record (11 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paulsen Inc.

Lexington Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Paulsen Inc

Controller: Larry Paulsen

Location: Lexington, Dawson County, NE

Employees: 3

35
Violations
11
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/21/2026 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
09/09/2025 46.11(b)(4) S&S HighNegligence $0
09/09/2025 56.9100 S&S HighNegligence $0
09/09/2025 56.9101 S&S HighNegligence $3,448
09/09/2025 56.23003(a)(4) S&S HighNegligence $1,550
09/09/2025 50.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
10/19/2020 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/22/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/22/2019 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $319
10/22/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/10/2018 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/10/2018 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
01/29/2018 46.3(a) Non-S&S $0
11/07/2017 46.3(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
11/07/2017 46.5(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $129
11/07/2017 46.12(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
11/07/2017 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
11/17/2015 56.4430(b)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/28/2015 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
04/28/2015 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/23/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted
03/26/2010 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/20/2026 01/22/2026 24.25 1
09/09/2025 09/25/2025 66.75 1
08/21/2025 08/21/2025 8.75 1
02/04/2025 02/04/2025 12.00 1
10/17/2023 10/17/2023 5.00 1
10/26/2022 10/26/2022 4.75 1
05/12/2022 05/13/2022 5.00 1
10/19/2020 10/19/2020 7.50 1
10/22/2019 10/23/2019 8.00 1
10/11/2018 10/11/2018 10.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2500263
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.7433330, -99.7250000
Nearest TownLexington

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Lexington Pit have?

Lexington Pit has 35 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is Lexington Pit?

Lexington Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lexington, Dawson County, NE. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Lexington Pit?

According to MSHA records, Lexington Pit has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Lexington Pit?

Lexington Pit is operated by Paulsen Inc and controlled by Larry Paulsen. MSHA Mine ID: 2500263.