Key Takeaway

Whitehead Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Brookings, Brookings County, SD. It has 5 violations on record (0 S&S) and $739 in proposed penalties. Operated by Winter Contracting LLC.

Whitehead Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Winter Contracting LLC

Controller: Robert L Winter; Nicholas R Winter

Location: Brookings, Brookings County, SD

Employees: 1

5
Violations
0
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$739
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/17/2025 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/19/2025 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/19/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/01/2023 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/01/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/17/2025 12/17/2025 8.25 1
02/26/2025 02/26/2025 2.00 1
02/19/2025 02/19/2025 7.75 1
03/18/2024 03/18/2024 7.75 1
02/01/2023 02/01/2023 16.50 1
08/17/2022 08/17/2022 1.25 1
07/28/2020 07/28/2020 1.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3901649
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates44.2391670, -96.7508330
Nearest TownBrookings

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Whitehead Pit have?

Whitehead Pit has 5 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $739.

What type of mine is Whitehead Pit?

Whitehead Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Brookings, Brookings County, SD. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Whitehead Pit?

According to MSHA records, Whitehead Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Whitehead Pit?

Whitehead Pit is operated by Winter Contracting LLC and controlled by Robert L Winter; Nicholas R Winter. MSHA Mine ID: 3901649.