Key Takeaway

Peterson Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hayes Center, Hitchcock County, NE. It has 13 violations on record (4 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Richards Gravel Pit.

Peterson Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Richards Gravel Pit

Controller: Zachary Richards; Beau Richards

Location: Hayes Center, Hitchcock County, NE

13
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/01/2023 56.11001 S&S HighNegligence $2,853
07/21/2021 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $125
07/21/2021 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/20/2021 Non-S&S HighNegligence $139
07/29/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
07/29/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/29/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/31/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/05/2015 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $243
05/05/2015 56.9301 S&S ModNegligence $100
11/17/2014 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/09/2014 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
06/25/2013 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/01/2023 11/02/2023 44.25 1
10/13/2022 10/13/2022 11.25 1
11/03/2021 11/04/2021 3.25 1
08/03/2021 08/04/2021 10.75 1
07/21/2021 07/21/2021 23.75 2
07/20/2021 07/22/2021 16.25 1
09/08/2020 09/09/2020 11.00 1
08/07/2019 08/07/2019 4.25 1
07/29/2019 07/29/2019 9.00 1
08/22/2018 08/22/2018 0.00 0

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2501286
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates40.2691670, -101.0505560
Nearest TownHayes Center

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Peterson Pit have?

Peterson Pit has 13 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Peterson Pit?

Peterson Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hayes Center, Hitchcock County, NE. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Peterson Pit?

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

Who operates Peterson Pit?

Peterson Pit is operated by Richards Gravel Pit and controlled by Zachary Richards; Beau Richards. MSHA Mine ID: 2501286.