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

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: KIG Enterprises LLC

Controller: Kyle Patrick Buchholz; Blaine Wissner Buchholz

Location: Caro, Tuscola County, MI

Employees: 4

19
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID2003619
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates43.4225000, -83.3355560
Nearest TownCaro

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.