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
Operator: BMS, LLC
Controller: Joseph Harper Peters
Location: Amite, Tangipahoa County, LA
Recent Violations
View all 28 →| 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
View all 12 →| 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
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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.