Minden Pit
Active
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: Mid-Nebraska Aggregate Inc
Controller: Ronald L Follmer
Location: Gibbon, Buffalo County, NE
Employees: 4
47
Violations
10
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$12K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 47 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/07/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/08/2023 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/01/2023 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/01/2023 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/01/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/18/2022 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/12/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/16/2020 | 56.4603(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/16/2020 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/09/2018 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/02/2018 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $128 |
| 06/12/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 06/12/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 10/03/2017 | 56.12016 | S&S | HighNegligence | $420 |
| 10/03/2017 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 02/24/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 21d lost |
| 06/26/2004 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 243d lost |
Inspections
View all 42 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2025 | 08/01/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 02/04/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 05/06/2024 | 05/07/2024 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 11/08/2023 | 11/08/2023 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 06/01/2023 | 06/01/2023 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 10/17/2022 | 10/18/2022 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 05/17/2022 | 05/17/2022 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 10/12/2021 | 10/12/2021 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 10/26/2020 | 10/27/2020 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 10/16/2020 | 10/19/2020 | 13.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2500573
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.6772220, -98.9077780
Nearest TownGibbon
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Minden Pit have?
Minden Pit has 47 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is Minden Pit?
Minden Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Gibbon, Buffalo County, NE. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Minden Pit?
According to MSHA records, Minden Pit has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Minden Pit?
Minden Pit is operated by Mid-Nebraska Aggregate Inc and controlled by Ronald L Follmer. MSHA Mine ID: 2500573.