Key Takeaway

Paz Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Garfield, Douglas County, MN. It has 14 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paz Excavating Inc.

Paz Mine

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Paz Excavating Inc

Controller: Ivan D Pazdernik; Bill J Pazdernik

Location: Garfield, Douglas County, MN

Employees: 2

14
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/15/2023 56.15020 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/15/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/21/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
11/03/2021 56.4402 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
06/29/2021 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $136
06/29/2021 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/28/2020 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/28/2020 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
08/28/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
08/28/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
08/28/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
08/22/2017 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
08/22/2017 46.5(a) S&S LowNegligence $151
08/22/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/13/2025 11/13/2025 16.25 1
06/25/2025 06/26/2025 12.50 1
11/15/2023 11/15/2023 6.00 1
06/21/2023 06/22/2023 11.00 1
11/03/2021 11/03/2021 5.50 1
06/28/2021 06/30/2021 8.50 1
04/28/2020 04/28/2020 8.25 1
08/19/2019 08/21/2019 6.75 1
08/27/2018 08/28/2018 10.50 1
08/22/2017 08/23/2017 22.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2103918
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week3.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates45.9555560, -95.4391670
Nearest TownGarfield

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Paz Mine have?

Paz Mine has 14 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 Paz Mine?

Paz Mine is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Garfield, Douglas County, MN. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Paz Mine?

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

Who operates Paz Mine?

Paz Mine is operated by Paz Excavating Inc and controlled by Ivan D Pazdernik; Bill J Pazdernik. MSHA Mine ID: 2103918.