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
Operator: Turner Sand & Gravel Inc
Controller: Rodney S Turner
Location: Fergus Falls, Wilkin County, MN
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 29 →| 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
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 197d lost |
Inspections
View all 38 →| 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
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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.