Key Takeaway
South Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Missoula, Missoula County, MT. It has 13 violations on record (4 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Western Excavating.
South Pit
Operator: Western Excavating
Controller: Riley Mytty
Location: Missoula, Missoula County, MT
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 13 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/22/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/22/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/10/2019 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/10/2019 | 41.11 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/10/2019 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/09/2019 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 11/07/2006 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 03/29/2005 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $99 |
| 03/29/2005 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $124 |
| 02/10/2004 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 02/10/2004 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 11/20/2002 | 56.18002(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $66 |
Inspections
View all 9 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | 10/23/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 05/21/2025 | 05/23/2025 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 04/09/2019 | 04/11/2019 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 02/14/2007 | 02/14/2007 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 11/07/2006 | 11/07/2006 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 11/16/2005 | 11/17/2005 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 03/29/2005 | 03/30/2005 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 02/10/2004 | 02/10/2004 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/20/2002 | 11/20/2002 | 5.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does South Pit have?
South Pit has 13 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is South Pit?
South Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Missoula, Missoula County, MT. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at South Pit?
According to MSHA records, South Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates South Pit?
South Pit is operated by Western Excavating and controlled by Riley Mytty. MSHA Mine ID: 2402300.