Key Takeaway
Prefer Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Rush City, Chisago County, MN. It has 18 violations on record (4 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Prefer Paving Inc.
Prefer Pit
Operator: Prefer Paving Inc
Controller: Johnny Mold
Location: Rush City, Chisago County, MN
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 18 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/24/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 06/24/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/24/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 07/02/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/02/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/02/2024 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/01/2024 | 41.11 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 07/01/2024 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 07/01/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 07/01/2024 | 56.12005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/01/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/01/2024 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/01/2024 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/01/2024 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/01/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/01/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/01/2024 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
Inspections
View all 6 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 | 06/25/2025 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 08/12/2024 | 08/12/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 07/23/2024 | 07/23/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2024 | 07/10/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 07/01/2024 | 07/03/2024 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 07/01/2024 | 07/02/2024 | 17.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Prefer Pit have?
Prefer Pit has 18 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 Prefer Pit?
Prefer Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Rush City, Chisago County, MN. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Prefer Pit?
According to MSHA records, Prefer Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Prefer Pit?
Prefer Pit is operated by Prefer Paving Inc and controlled by Johnny Mold. MSHA Mine ID: 2104079.