Key Takeaway

1 PIT AND MILL is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Hiwassee, Pulaski County, VA. It has 77 violations on record (14 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by OXERRA AMERICAS, INC..

1 PIT AND MILL

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: OXERRA AMERICAS, INC.

Controller: Kevin Miles

Location: Hiwassee, Pulaski County, VA

77
Violations
14
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/17/2024 56.4011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/17/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/17/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/26/2024 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $147
01/06/2022 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/05/2022 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/05/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/15/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/15/2021 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/03/2020 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $378
03/19/2019 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/19/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/19/2019 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/19/2019 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/09/2018 56.14205 S&S ModNegligence $363
02/27/2018 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $118
05/24/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
01/11/2017 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $204
01/11/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
01/11/2017 56.11012 S&S LowNegligence $204

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/13/2020 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost
03/04/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/17/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 301d lost
01/08/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost
10/02/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
03/15/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/09/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/27/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/28/2025 04/28/2025 8.00 1
12/02/2024 12/04/2024 10.50 1
07/16/2024 07/29/2024 30.25 1
01/25/2024 02/01/2024 23.75 1
07/31/2023 09/08/2023 28.50 1
03/06/2023 03/09/2023 40.00 1
08/04/2022 08/05/2022 17.50 1
01/05/2022 01/18/2022 20.50 1
07/14/2021 08/02/2021 37.00 1
03/17/2021 03/23/2021 22.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4402828
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionPigment Minerals
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9683330, -80.7141670
Nearest TownHiwassee

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does 1 PIT AND MILL have?

1 PIT AND MILL has 77 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is 1 PIT AND MILL?

1 PIT AND MILL is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Hiwassee, Pulaski County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at 1 PIT AND MILL?

According to MSHA records, 1 PIT AND MILL has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates 1 PIT AND MILL?

1 PIT AND MILL is operated by OXERRA AMERICAS, INC. and controlled by Kevin Miles. MSHA Mine ID: 4402828.