Key Takeaway
Sanders Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in SAC CITY, Sac County, IA. It has 11 violations on record (1 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by J W Ready Mix & Construction, Inc.
Sanders Pit
Operator: J W Ready Mix & Construction, Inc
Controller: Patricia Wirtjers
Location: SAC CITY, Sac County, IA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 11 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/07/2021 | 46.5(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,188 |
| 09/07/2021 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/07/2021 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/07/2021 | 41.11 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 09/07/2021 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/07/2021 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Inspections
View all 9 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | 10/06/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | 10/01/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 08/12/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 07/30/2025 | 07/30/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 08/26/2024 | 08/27/2024 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 07/26/2023 | 07/27/2023 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/18/2023 | 0.25 | 1 |
| 08/12/2022 | 08/12/2022 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 09/07/2021 | 09/07/2021 | 11.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sanders Pit have?
Sanders Pit has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Sanders Pit?
Sanders Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in SAC CITY, Sac County, IA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sanders Pit?
According to MSHA records, Sanders Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sanders Pit?
Sanders Pit is operated by J W Ready Mix & Construction, Inc and controlled by Patricia Wirtjers. MSHA Mine ID: 1302509.