Key Takeaway
Varner Pit is a temporarily idled surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Miles City, Custer County, MT. It has 9 violations on record (0 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Diamond J Construction LLC.
Varner Pit
Operator: Diamond J Construction LLC
Controller: Emmett Wilson; Tara Peila; John Peila
Location: Miles City, Custer County, MT
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 9 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/13/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/13/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/13/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/13/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/16/2022 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/16/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/16/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/11/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Inspections
View all 7 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | 12/05/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 09/24/2025 | 09/26/2025 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 10/31/2024 | 11/01/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2024 | 08/13/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 11/15/2022 | 11/17/2022 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 05/16/2022 | 05/16/2022 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 05/10/2022 | 05/11/2022 | 13.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Varner Pit have?
Varner Pit has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.
What type of mine is Varner Pit?
Varner Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Miles City, Custer County, MT. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Varner Pit?
According to MSHA records, Varner Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Varner Pit?
Varner Pit is operated by Diamond J Construction LLC and controlled by Emmett Wilson; Tara Peila; John Peila. MSHA Mine ID: 2402770.