Key Takeaway
PIT is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Duluth, MN, St Louis County, MN. It has 108 violations on record (28 S&S) and $19K in proposed penalties. Operated by Viele Contracting Inc.
PIT
Operator: Viele Contracting Inc
Controller: Lane A Viele; Zack J Viele
Location: Duluth, MN, St Louis County, MN
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 108 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 09/29/2025 | 56.12028 | S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 09/29/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/29/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/29/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/29/2022 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 09/08/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Inspections
View all 45 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | 10/27/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 10/08/2025 | 10/14/2025 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 09/29/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 25.75 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 01/08/2025 | 01/08/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 06/18/2024 | 06/18/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 08/31/2023 | 08/31/2023 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 09/06/2022 | 09/06/2022 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 08/29/2022 | 08/31/2022 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 09/08/2021 | 09/08/2021 | 4.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does PIT have?
PIT has 108 MSHA violations on record, of which 28 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.
What type of mine is PIT?
PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Duluth, MN, St Louis County, MN. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at PIT?
According to MSHA records, PIT has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates PIT?
PIT is operated by Viele Contracting Inc and controlled by Lane A Viele; Zack J Viele. MSHA Mine ID: 2103301.