Key Takeaway

Upland Pit #3 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Clifton, Mesa County, CO. It has 21 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Upland Gravel LLC.

Upland Pit #3

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Upland Gravel LLC

Controller: Kristen Rinderle; Nathan Rinderle et la

Location: Clifton, Mesa County, CO

Employees: 2

21
Violations
3
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/26/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/16/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/02/2019 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
10/27/2015 56.14200 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/12/2015 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/13/2014 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/13/2014 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/13/2014 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/29/2011 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/06/2011 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
04/06/2011 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $108
04/06/2011 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/06/2011 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/06/2011 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/05/2011 41.11 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/05/2011 46.3(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/05/2011 47.31(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/05/2011 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/05/2011 56.18002(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/05/2011 56.12028 S&S LowNegligence $108

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/09/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/25/2025 06/26/2025 16.00 1
09/23/2024 09/24/2024 8.00 1
07/13/2023 07/13/2023 7.25 1
03/28/2022 03/30/2022 8.50 1
06/10/2021 06/10/2021 12.00 1
07/20/2020 07/21/2020 27.00 1
04/02/2019 04/03/2019 17.00 1
06/26/2018 06/27/2018 36.00 1
07/06/2017 07/06/2017 8.00 1
10/27/2015 10/27/2015 0.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0504981
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates39.0341670, -108.4575000
Nearest TownClifton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Upland Pit #3 have?

Upland Pit #3 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 Upland Pit #3?

Upland Pit #3 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Clifton, Mesa County, CO. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Upland Pit #3?

According to MSHA records, Upland Pit #3 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Upland Pit #3?

Upland Pit #3 is operated by Upland Gravel LLC and controlled by Kristen Rinderle; Nathan Rinderle et la. MSHA Mine ID: 0504981.