Key Takeaway

NORTH PIT is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Howarden, Union County, SD. It has 26 violations on record (6 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Boyer Sand & Rock Inc.

NORTH PIT

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Boyer Sand & Rock Inc

Controller: Bill Boyer

Location: Howarden, Union County, SD

Employees: 1

26
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/20/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $549
10/16/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/28/2024 56.15005 S&S ModNegligence $147
08/28/2024 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $147
08/28/2024 46.5(b) S&S HighNegligence $432
08/28/2024 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/28/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/28/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/28/2024 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/28/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/28/2024 46.9(c)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/28/2024 56.23002(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/21/2023 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $159
06/20/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/20/2023 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $155
06/20/2023 56.20011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/31/2022 56.20011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/31/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/31/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/31/2022 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/20/2025 12/02/2025 9.75 1
09/10/2025 09/10/2025 3.25 1
08/28/2024 08/29/2024 18.25 1
06/20/2023 06/22/2023 16.50 1
08/31/2022 09/01/2022 11.50 1
09/16/2021 09/24/2021 14.00 1
08/12/2020 08/13/2020 10.00 1
11/26/2018 11/27/2018 16.00 1
02/06/2018 02/06/2018 21.00 1
07/27/2017 07/27/2017 21.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3901377
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.0930560, -96.4480560
Nearest TownHowarden

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does NORTH PIT have?

NORTH PIT has 26 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is NORTH PIT?

NORTH PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Howarden, Union County, SD. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at NORTH PIT?

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

Who operates NORTH PIT?

NORTH PIT is operated by Boyer Sand & Rock Inc and controlled by Bill Boyer. MSHA Mine ID: 3901377.