Key Takeaway

Morse Lake Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Alto, Kent County, MI. It has 71 violations on record (8 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by Great Lakes Excavating Services.

Morse Lake Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Great Lakes Excavating Services

Controller: Curtis Patrick Moran Jr

Location: Alto, Kent County, MI

Employees: 4

71
Violations
8
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$11K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 71 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/27/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/17/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $217
06/17/2020 56.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
06/17/2020 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $144
06/17/2020 56.14132(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
11/19/2019 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $214
11/19/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $214
11/19/2019 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $142
11/19/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $214
06/20/2019 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $142
06/20/2019 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $319
06/20/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/20/2019 56.11027 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/20/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/20/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/20/2019 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/26/2019 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/26/2019 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/26/2019 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/26/2019 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/08/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted

Inspections

View all 42 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/27/2025 08/27/2025 3.50 1
07/01/2024 07/01/2024 6.00 1
10/27/2021 10/28/2021 5.00 1
05/14/2021 05/14/2021 5.50 1
01/04/2021 01/06/2021 12.50 1
06/17/2020 06/18/2020 19.25 1
11/19/2019 11/19/2019 11.50 1
06/24/2019 06/24/2019 2.00 1
06/20/2019 06/20/2019 12.25 1
03/26/2019 03/26/2019 12.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2003122
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.8016670, -85.4061110
Nearest TownAlto

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Morse Lake Pit have?

Morse Lake Pit has 71 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.

What type of mine is Morse Lake Pit?

Morse Lake Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Alto, Kent County, MI. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Morse Lake Pit?

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

Who operates Morse Lake Pit?

Morse Lake Pit is operated by Great Lakes Excavating Services and controlled by Curtis Patrick Moran Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 2003122.