Key Takeaway

State Shale Pit #2 is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Rapid City, Pennington County, SD. It has 40 violations on record (7 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bulk Transport Company East, Inc..

State Shale Pit #2

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Bulk Transport Company East, Inc.

Controller: SFI International USA Inc

Location: Rapid City, Pennington County, SD

Employees: 2

40
Violations
7
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$13K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/23/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/23/2025 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/23/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/07/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/07/2024 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/07/2024 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/21/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
04/29/2020 56.4601 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/09/2018 46.5(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $132
04/09/2018 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/09/2018 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/09/2018 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $118
04/09/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/09/2018 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/09/2018 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
12/13/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/27/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/27/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
02/06/2017 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
02/18/2015 56.3130 S&S ModNegligence $243

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/30/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 42d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/24/2026 02/24/2026 0.00 0
09/17/2025 09/17/2025 13.50 1
08/20/2025 08/20/2025 6.00 1
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 0.75 1
01/23/2025 01/23/2025 9.25 1
06/18/2024 06/18/2024 3.25 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 1.25 1
03/04/2024 03/07/2024 12.00 1
05/30/2023 06/01/2023 4.25 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 2.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3901500
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Shale
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates44.1600000, -103.2313890
Nearest TownRapid City

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does State Shale Pit #2 have?

State Shale Pit #2 has 40 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.

What type of mine is State Shale Pit #2?

State Shale Pit #2 is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Rapid City, Pennington County, SD. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at State Shale Pit #2?

According to MSHA records, State Shale Pit #2 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates State Shale Pit #2?

State Shale Pit #2 is operated by Bulk Transport Company East, Inc. and controlled by SFI International USA Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3901500.