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
Operator: Winter Contracting LLC
Controller: Robert L Winter; Nicholas R Winter
Location: Brookings, Brookings County, SD
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 5 →| 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
View all 7 →| 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 |
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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.