Key Takeaway

M-72 Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, MI. It has 24 violations on record (4 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Elmer's Crane and Dozer, Inc..

M-72 Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Elmer's Crane and Dozer, Inc.

Controller: RR Holdco, Inc.

Location: Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, MI

Employees: 2

24
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/15/2025 56.12041 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/15/2025 56.12040 S&S ModNegligence $165
10/04/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/04/2023 56.16006 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
10/04/2023 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/16/2021 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/15/2021 56.12020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/09/2020 Non-S&S $0
11/09/2020 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $426
10/18/2017 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/18/2017 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/18/2017 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/30/2016 56.18002(a) S&S ModNegligence $324
11/29/2016 56.14207 S&S ModNegligence $116
11/29/2016 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/29/2016 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
11/29/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
11/29/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
11/29/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
11/29/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/15/2025 07/25/2025 20.50 1
09/18/2024 09/18/2024 20.50 1
10/24/2023 10/24/2023 2.00 1
10/04/2023 10/05/2023 23.50 2
05/01/2023 05/02/2023 13.75 1
11/15/2021 11/16/2021 17.50 1
11/09/2020 11/10/2020 32.50 1
05/15/2020 05/18/2020 8.00 1
10/22/2019 10/25/2019 21.75 1
11/13/2018 11/15/2018 23.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2003015
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates44.8150000, -85.9008330
Nearest TownTraverse City

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does M-72 Pit have?

M-72 Pit has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is M-72 Pit?

M-72 Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, MI. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at M-72 Pit?

According to MSHA records, M-72 Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates M-72 Pit?

M-72 Pit is operated by Elmer's Crane and Dozer, Inc. and controlled by RR Holdco, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 2003015.