Key Takeaway
Smith Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cedar City, Iron County, UT. It has 22 violations on record (2 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Iron Mtn Rock Products.
Smith Pit
Operator: Iron Mtn Rock Products
Controller: Brian Nichols; Trudi Nichols
Location: Cedar City, Iron County, UT
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 22 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/22/2025 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/22/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/29/2025 | 46.6 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $168 |
| 05/29/2025 | 56.14112(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/29/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/29/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $592 |
| 05/29/2025 | 56.14112(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/29/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/29/2025 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/18/2024 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/18/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/03/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.4200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/02/2023 | 46.6 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 08/02/2023 | 41.20 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Inspections
View all 5 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | 12/30/2025 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 06/12/2025 | 06/12/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 05/29/2025 | 06/03/2025 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2024 | 04/26/2024 | 35.00 | 1 |
| 08/02/2023 | 08/10/2023 | 20.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Smith Pit have?
Smith Pit has 22 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Smith Pit?
Smith Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cedar City, Iron County, UT. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Smith Pit?
According to MSHA records, Smith Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Smith Pit?
Smith Pit is operated by Iron Mtn Rock Products and controlled by Brian Nichols; Trudi Nichols. MSHA Mine ID: 4202753.