Key Takeaway

SMITH PIT is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Black River Falls, WI, Jackson County, WI. It has 21 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Croell, Inc..

SMITH PIT

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Croell, Inc.

Controller: Kurt Croell

Location: Black River Falls, WI, Jackson County, WI

Employees: 4

21
Violations
3
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/10/2019 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/10/2019 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
07/17/2018 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/01/2011 56.4104(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/12/2010 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/28/2009 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/06/2008 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/05/2008 46.11(a) S&S ModNegligence $317
05/05/2008 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/05/2008 46.6(a) S&S LowNegligence $131
05/05/2008 56.14211(c) S&S ModNegligence $100
04/03/2007 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/15/2004 56.20008(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/15/2004 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
07/22/2003 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/23/2002 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/23/2002 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
04/23/2002 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
04/23/2002 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/23/2002 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/31/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted
05/21/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost
08/29/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/19/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/17/2025 06/17/2025 5.50 1
06/03/2024 06/04/2024 12.50 1
05/10/2023 05/10/2023 4.50 1
10/26/2021 10/27/2021 3.50 1
09/13/2021 09/14/2021 6.00 1
04/14/2020 04/14/2020 1.75 1
07/10/2019 07/11/2019 13.50 1
07/17/2018 07/18/2018 8.50 1
07/26/2017 07/26/2017 2.50 1
07/06/2017 07/06/2017 2.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4700848
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week3.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates44.3055560, -90.8147220
Nearest TownBlack River Falls, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does SMITH PIT have?

SMITH PIT has 21 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is SMITH PIT?

SMITH PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Black River Falls, WI, Jackson County, WI. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at SMITH PIT?

According to MSHA records, SMITH PIT has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates SMITH PIT?

SMITH PIT is operated by Croell, Inc. and controlled by Kurt Croell. MSHA Mine ID: 4700848.