Key Takeaway

Merrill Pit 1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY. It has 17 violations on record (5 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rocky Mountain Sand & Gravel, LLC.

Merrill Pit 1

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Rocky Mountain Sand & Gravel, LLC

Controller: Crystyn Lasley; Earl Merrill

Location: Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Employees: 3

17
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/08/2025 46.9(d)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/08/2025 46.9(d)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/08/2025 46.9(d)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/08/2025 46.9(d)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/11/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/14/2019 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
04/12/2018 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $118
04/12/2018 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $118
04/12/2018 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/12/2018 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/12/2018 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/12/2018 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $128
04/12/2018 56.4203 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/12/2018 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/12/2018 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $286
04/12/2018 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $128
08/30/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/08/2025 10/09/2025 8.75 1
03/11/2025 03/11/2025 7.25 1
08/30/2023 08/31/2023 7.75 1
08/31/2022 08/31/2022 3.25 1
05/14/2019 05/14/2019 7.75 1
04/11/2018 04/13/2018 31.50 1
09/06/2017 09/06/2017 5.75 1
08/30/2017 08/30/2017 11.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4801804
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates41.1497220, -104.7091670
Nearest TownCheyenne

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Merrill Pit 1 have?

Merrill Pit 1 has 17 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Merrill Pit 1?

Merrill Pit 1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Merrill Pit 1?

According to MSHA records, Merrill Pit 1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Merrill Pit 1?

Merrill Pit 1 is operated by Rocky Mountain Sand & Gravel, LLC and controlled by Crystyn Lasley; Earl Merrill. MSHA Mine ID: 4801804.