Key Takeaway

Ogallala Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ogallala, Keith County, NE. It has 9 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pine Bluffs Gravel & Excavating.

Ogallala Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Pine Bluffs Gravel & Excavating

Controller: Tyler Kimzey

Location: Ogallala, Keith County, NE

Employees: 6

9
Violations
1
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/07/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
05/07/2024 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/07/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/07/2024 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/19/2022 56.14132(b)(1)(i) S&S LowNegligence $155
07/19/2022 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/10/2018 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/25/2018 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/24/2018 56.3430 Non-S&S HighNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/21/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/15/2025 09/16/2025 17.00 1
03/17/2025 03/17/2025 0.50 1
03/14/2025 03/14/2025 1.50 1
05/07/2024 05/08/2024 7.50 1
09/11/2023 09/12/2023 17.50 1
08/01/2022 08/01/2022 4.25 1
07/19/2022 07/21/2022 17.00 1
10/09/2018 10/10/2018 15.00 1
04/24/2018 04/25/2018 39.25 1
06/24/2003 06/25/2003 4.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4801570
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees6
Days/Week2.0
Hours/Shift6.0
Coordinates41.0961110, -101.8108330
Nearest TownOgallala

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ogallala Pit have?

Ogallala Pit has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Ogallala Pit?

Ogallala Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ogallala, Keith County, NE. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ogallala Pit?

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

Who operates Ogallala Pit?

Ogallala Pit is operated by Pine Bluffs Gravel & Excavating and controlled by Tyler Kimzey. MSHA Mine ID: 4801570.