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
Operator: Boyer Sand & Rock Inc
Controller: Bill Boyer
Location: Howarden, Union County, SD
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 26 →| 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
View all 15 →| 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
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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.