Key Takeaway

PIONEER PLANT is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in RODNEY, Mecosta County, MI. It has 28 violations on record (1 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Chippewa Stone & Gravel Inc.

PIONEER PLANT

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Chippewa Stone & Gravel Inc

Controller: Walter L Hazen

Location: RODNEY, Mecosta County, MI

Employees: 5

28
Violations
1
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/15/2025 56.20001 Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
05/15/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/23/2023 50.30-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/22/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/17/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
05/09/2018 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/08/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
11/08/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/06/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
04/28/2015 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/28/2015 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/28/2015 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/28/2015 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/28/2015 56.14200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/25/2011 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/15/2011 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/13/2010 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $117
04/13/2010 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
04/27/2005 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/30/2003 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/15/2025 05/16/2025 17.50 1
07/09/2024 07/09/2024 8.75 1
05/22/2023 05/23/2023 16.25 1
10/06/2021 10/06/2021 7.75 1
10/29/2020 10/29/2020 8.00 1
10/16/2019 10/17/2019 16.50 1
06/05/2019 06/05/2019 10.75 1
05/09/2018 05/10/2018 16.25 1
11/08/2016 11/08/2016 14.50 1
07/06/2016 07/06/2016 17.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2002798
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates43.8877780, -85.3047220
Nearest TownRODNEY

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does PIONEER PLANT have?

PIONEER PLANT has 28 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is PIONEER PLANT?

PIONEER PLANT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in RODNEY, Mecosta County, MI. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at PIONEER PLANT?

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

Who operates PIONEER PLANT?

PIONEER PLANT is operated by Chippewa Stone & Gravel Inc and controlled by Walter L Hazen. MSHA Mine ID: 2002798.