Key Takeaway

Odessa Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elm Creek, Phelps County, NE. It has 11 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paulsen Inc.

Odessa Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Paulsen Inc

Controller: Larry Paulsen

Location: Elm Creek, Phelps County, NE

Employees: 3

11
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/20/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/20/2025 56.4104(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/20/2025 56.12030 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/20/2025 56.12030 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/10/2024 56.4501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/30/2009 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/30/2009 56.15020 S&S ModNegligence $263
06/30/2009 46.5(a) S&S LowNegligence $270
08/02/2006 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/07/2004 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/02/2000 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/11/2025 09/12/2025 17.00 1
08/20/2025 08/21/2025 14.50 2
09/18/2024 09/19/2024 7.00 1
09/09/2024 09/12/2024 5.50 1
08/07/2013 08/07/2013 6.50 1
09/20/2010 09/20/2010 2.00 1
08/24/2010 08/24/2010 3.00 1
07/28/2010 07/28/2010 13.25 1
10/28/2009 10/28/2009 3.75 1
06/30/2009 06/30/2009 11.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2500327
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.6602780, -99.2563890
Nearest TownElm Creek

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Odessa Pit have?

Odessa Pit has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Odessa Pit?

Odessa Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elm Creek, Phelps County, NE. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Odessa Pit?

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

Who operates Odessa Pit?

Odessa Pit is operated by Paulsen Inc and controlled by Larry Paulsen. MSHA Mine ID: 2500327.