Key Takeaway

Amite Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Amite, Tangipahoa County, LA. It has 28 violations on record (5 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by BMS, LLC.

Amite Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: BMS, LLC

Controller: Joseph Harper Peters

Location: Amite, Tangipahoa County, LA

28
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/19/2014 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
04/22/2013 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/22/2013 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/22/2013 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/15/2012 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $285
10/15/2012 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/15/2012 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $285
10/15/2012 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/15/2012 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/12/2012 56.14103(b) S&S ModNegligence $285
10/14/2011 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/27/2011 56.4104(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/27/2011 56.12023 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/27/2011 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/26/2011 56.14103(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $224
06/30/2010 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/20/2010 45.4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/20/2010 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
01/20/2010 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
01/19/2010 56.14103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/19/2014 03/19/2014 4.00 1
04/22/2013 04/23/2013 10.50 1
10/15/2012 10/16/2012 19.50 1
06/18/2012 06/18/2012 2.50 1
06/12/2012 06/15/2012 9.50 1
10/13/2011 10/14/2011 8.50 1
06/27/2011 06/28/2011 20.50 1
02/01/2011 02/01/2011 3.00 1
01/26/2011 01/27/2011 11.75 1
06/30/2010 07/01/2010 9.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1601485
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates30.7336110, -90.6205560
Nearest TownAmite

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Amite Pit have?

Amite Pit has 28 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Amite Pit?

Amite Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Amite, Tangipahoa County, LA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Amite Pit?

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

Who operates Amite Pit?

Amite Pit is operated by BMS, LLC and controlled by Joseph Harper Peters. MSHA Mine ID: 1601485.