Key Takeaway

Metamora Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sterling Heights, Lapeer County, MI. It has 57 violations on record (16 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by John R Sand & Gravel Co.

Metamora Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: John R Sand & Gravel Co

Controller: Michael E Evatz

Location: Sterling Heights, Lapeer County, MI

Employees: 5

57
Violations
16
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/07/2022 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
07/07/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/06/2019 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
03/27/2019 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/31/2017 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/31/2017 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/07/2014 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/10/2014 56.4601 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/17/2012 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/25/2012 56.12034 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/25/2012 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/21/2010 62.130(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
04/21/2010 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/21/2010 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
04/21/2010 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
03/31/2009 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/31/2009 56.12008 S&S ModNegligence $243
10/30/2007 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/30/2007 56.9301 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/30/2007 56.14109(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/15/2025 10/15/2025 5.00 1
04/30/2025 04/30/2025 10.75 1
10/03/2023 10/03/2023 8.00 1
09/14/2023 09/15/2023 16.25 1
03/29/2023 03/29/2023 9.75 1
07/07/2022 07/07/2022 8.50 1
03/30/2021 03/30/2021 7.75 1
04/08/2020 04/08/2020 10.25 1
11/18/2019 11/19/2019 15.50 1
06/06/2019 06/06/2019 13.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2002957
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.9419440, -83.2672220
Nearest TownSterling Heights

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Metamora Pit have?

Metamora Pit has 57 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Metamora Pit?

Metamora Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sterling Heights, Lapeer County, MI. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Metamora Pit?

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

Who operates Metamora Pit?

Metamora Pit is operated by John R Sand & Gravel Co and controlled by Michael E Evatz. MSHA Mine ID: 2002957.