Key Takeaway
Pioneer Jaw is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ely, St Louis County, MN. It has 102 violations on record (20 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by Louis Leustek & Sons Inc.
Pioneer Jaw
Operator: Louis Leustek & Sons Inc
Controller: Aaran Harold Leustek
Location: Ely, St Louis County, MN
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 102 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/04/2024 | 56.12013(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/04/2024 | 56.13015(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2024 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/04/2024 | 56.15004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/04/2024 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 08/20/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/31/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/31/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/31/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/30/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/03/2021 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/03/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 08/03/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/06/2020 | 56.4201(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/06/2020 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/06/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 07/23/2019 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/22/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/22/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 53 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 11/18/2024 | 11/18/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 11/12/2024 | 11/12/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 11/04/2024 | 11/05/2024 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 08/20/2024 | 08/20/2024 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 08/16/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 09/13/2022 | 09/14/2022 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 08/30/2022 | 08/31/2022 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 08/23/2021 | 08/23/2021 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 08/02/2021 | 08/04/2021 | 8.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Pioneer Jaw have?
Pioneer Jaw has 102 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.
What type of mine is Pioneer Jaw?
Pioneer Jaw is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ely, St Louis County, MN. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Pioneer Jaw?
According to MSHA records, Pioneer Jaw has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Pioneer Jaw?
Pioneer Jaw is operated by Louis Leustek & Sons Inc and controlled by Aaran Harold Leustek. MSHA Mine ID: 2103204.