Key Takeaway

Sheyenne Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Moorhead, Eddy County, ND. It has 51 violations on record (10 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gowan Construction Inc.

Sheyenne Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Gowan Construction Inc

Controller: Mike Roy Gowan; Milton R Gowan

Location: Moorhead, Eddy County, ND

Employees: 10

51
Violations
10
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/21/2023 56.12013(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/08/2022 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/08/2022 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/08/2022 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/10/2020 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/10/2020 56.14205 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/22/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/22/2018 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/22/2018 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $336
06/06/2017 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/17/2016 46.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/17/2016 56.12023 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/08/2015 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/08/2015 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/08/2015 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/25/2014 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $100
08/06/2013 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/01/2013 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/01/2013 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/01/2013 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/30/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost
08/28/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/27/2025 05/28/2025 15.25 1
06/27/2024 06/28/2024 15.00 1
08/20/2023 08/21/2023 9.50 1
06/08/2022 06/08/2022 26.25 1
07/13/2021 07/16/2021 38.00 1
11/19/2020 11/19/2020 0.50 1
06/10/2020 06/11/2020 10.50 1
09/04/2019 09/04/2019 6.00 1
06/05/2018 06/05/2018 10.00 1
05/22/2018 05/22/2018 18.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3200195
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees10
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates47.8325000, -99.1441670
Nearest TownMoorhead

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sheyenne Pit have?

Sheyenne Pit has 51 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Sheyenne Pit?

Sheyenne Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Moorhead, Eddy County, ND. It currently has 10 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sheyenne Pit?

According to MSHA records, Sheyenne Pit has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sheyenne Pit?

Sheyenne Pit is operated by Gowan Construction Inc and controlled by Mike Roy Gowan; Milton R Gowan. MSHA Mine ID: 3200195.