Key Takeaway
WARD #1, BIG HILL #1, & #2 is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Wister, Le Flore County, OK. It has 171 violations on record (57 S&S) and $97K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rock-It Natural Stone.
WARD #1, BIG HILL #1, & #2
Operator: Rock-It Natural Stone
Controller: Ben Baldwin; Billy C Baldwin; Brandon Baldwin
Location: Wister, Le Flore County, OK
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 171 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/14/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/27/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/26/2022 | 62.170(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/08/2020 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/10/2019 | 62.170(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/02/2018 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 08/02/2018 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $429 |
| 01/10/2018 | 56.20008(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/10/2018 | 56.12013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/10/2018 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/02/2017 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $188 |
| 05/02/2017 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $188 |
| 10/25/2016 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $783 |
| 10/25/2016 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,168 |
| 10/25/2016 | 56.12040 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $235 |
| 10/25/2016 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $235 |
| 10/25/2016 | 56.4603(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $235 |
| 10/25/2016 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $235 |
| 05/04/2016 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 26 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 05/03/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/01/2017 | MACHINERY | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 92d lost |
| 12/22/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 41d lost |
| 11/16/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost |
| 11/08/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 119d lost |
| 11/07/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 72d lost |
| 09/07/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
| 08/23/2016 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 07/26/2016 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
Inspections
View all 78 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 08/18/2025 | 08/21/2025 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 03/12/2025 | 03/14/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 08/19/2024 | 08/21/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 03/25/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 09/20/2023 | 09/27/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 10/26/2022 | 10/31/2022 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 05/31/2022 | 06/02/2022 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 12/27/2021 | 01/05/2022 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 07/06/2021 | 07/07/2021 | 9.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does WARD #1, BIG HILL #1, & #2 have?
WARD #1, BIG HILL #1, & #2 has 171 MSHA violations on record, of which 57 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $97K.
What type of mine is WARD #1, BIG HILL #1, & #2?
WARD #1, BIG HILL #1, & #2 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Wister, Le Flore County, OK. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at WARD #1, BIG HILL #1, & #2?
According to MSHA records, WARD #1, BIG HILL #1, & #2 has 26 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates WARD #1, BIG HILL #1, & #2?
WARD #1, BIG HILL #1, & #2 is operated by Rock-It Natural Stone and controlled by Ben Baldwin; Billy C Baldwin; Brandon Baldwin. MSHA Mine ID: 3401856.