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
Operator: Chippewa Stone & Gravel Inc
Controller: Walter L Hazen
Location: RODNEY, Mecosta County, MI
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 28 →| 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
View all 29 →| 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 |
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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.