Key Takeaway
Oakland Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Oakland, Pottawattamie County, IA. It has 67 violations on record (17 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Western Engineering Co.Inc..
Oakland Pit
Operator: Western Engineering Co.Inc.
Controller: Western Engineering Company Incorporated
Location: Oakland, Pottawattamie County, IA
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 67 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 08/12/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/12/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/01/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/28/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/28/2024 | 46.5(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $468 |
| 02/28/2024 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/24/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/14/2020 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 07/29/2019 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/29/2019 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/29/2019 | 56.15003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/25/2018 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/25/2018 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/25/2018 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/25/2018 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/24/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/12/2015 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 33 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 14.25 | 2 |
| 08/12/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 01/15/2025 | 01/15/2025 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 08/01/2024 | 08/01/2024 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 03/04/2024 | 03/04/2024 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 02/28/2024 | 02/29/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 06/06/2023 | 06/06/2023 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 05/24/2022 | 05/25/2022 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 06/21/2021 | 06/21/2021 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 04/06/2021 | 04/06/2021 | 5.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Oakland Pit have?
Oakland Pit has 67 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is Oakland Pit?
Oakland Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Oakland, Pottawattamie County, IA. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Oakland Pit?
According to MSHA records, Oakland Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Oakland Pit?
Oakland Pit is operated by Western Engineering Co.Inc. and controlled by Western Engineering Company Incorporated. MSHA Mine ID: 1302309.