Key Takeaway
Wells Road Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Caro, Tuscola County, MI. It has 19 violations on record (4 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by KIG Enterprises LLC.
Wells Road Pit
Operator: KIG Enterprises LLC
Controller: Kyle Patrick Buchholz; Blaine Wissner Buchholz
Location: Caro, Tuscola County, MI
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 19 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/16/2024 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2024 | 46.8(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $164 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.4501 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/16/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/11/2023 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/11/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/10/2023 | 56.14108 | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/10/2023 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 07/20/2021 | 46.5(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
| 07/20/2021 | 56.14132(b)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2021 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2021 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2021 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2021 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2021 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2021 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Inspections
View all 6 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | 10/21/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 27.50 | 1 |
| 04/16/2024 | 04/18/2024 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2023 | 04/12/2023 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 06/29/2022 | 06/29/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/20/2021 | 07/27/2021 | 37.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Wells Road Pit have?
Wells Road Pit has 19 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 Wells Road Pit?
Wells Road Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Caro, Tuscola County, MI. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Wells Road Pit?
According to MSHA records, Wells Road Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Wells Road Pit?
Wells Road Pit is operated by KIG Enterprises LLC and controlled by Kyle Patrick Buchholz; Blaine Wissner Buchholz. MSHA Mine ID: 2003619.