Key Takeaway

Turner Pits is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fergus Falls, Wilkin County, MN. It has 29 violations on record (4 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Turner Sand & Gravel Inc.

Turner Pits

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Turner Sand & Gravel Inc

Controller: Rodney S Turner

Location: Fergus Falls, Wilkin County, MN

Employees: 4

29
Violations
4
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/27/2021 56.14112(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $328
10/27/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/27/2021 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/19/2020 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/18/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/18/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
05/29/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/29/2019 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $121
09/12/2018 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
09/12/2018 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
09/12/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/16/2017 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/16/2017 56.4203 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/16/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/03/2016 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/03/2016 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/30/2014 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/30/2014 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/30/2014 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/05/2013 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/17/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 197d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/05/2025 08/05/2025 10.00 1
05/23/2024 05/23/2024 8.25 1
08/16/2023 08/16/2023 4.75 1
10/27/2021 10/27/2021 15.50 1
10/19/2020 10/21/2020 13.00 1
11/18/2019 11/21/2019 28.75 1
11/13/2019 11/13/2019 5.00 1
06/25/2019 06/25/2019 5.50 1
05/29/2019 05/30/2019 14.00 1
09/24/2018 09/25/2018 3.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2101697
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates46.5291660, -96.6816660
Nearest TownFergus Falls

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Turner Pits have?

Turner Pits has 29 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Turner Pits?

Turner Pits is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fergus Falls, Wilkin County, MN. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Turner Pits?

According to MSHA records, Turner Pits has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Turner Pits?

Turner Pits is operated by Turner Sand & Gravel Inc and controlled by Rodney S Turner. MSHA Mine ID: 2101697.