Key Takeaway

Benson Shale Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Austin, Delta County, CO. It has 16 violations on record (9 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Benson Brothers Aggregate.

Benson Shale Pit

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Benson Brothers Aggregate

Controller: Ed Benson; Dwight Benson

Location: Austin, Delta County, CO

16
Violations
9
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/10/2002 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/05/2001 56.20008(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $55
07/05/2001 56.4201(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/05/2001 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $242
07/05/2001 56.3131 S&S HighNegligence $1,600
07/05/2001 56.12028 S&S HighNegligence $1,000
07/05/2001 46.8(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $55
07/05/2001 46.5(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $55
07/05/2001 46.9(b)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $55
07/05/2001 56.15001 Non-S&S HighNegligence $55
08/09/2000 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $122
08/09/2000 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $161
08/09/2000 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $161
08/09/2000 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $161
08/09/2000 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $196
08/09/2000 56.14101(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,500

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/14/2001 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/16/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/27/2004 10/28/2004 12.00 1
01/10/2002 01/10/2002 6.00 1
01/10/2002 01/10/2002 2.00 1
07/05/2001 07/17/2001 46.00 1
01/23/2001 01/25/2001 8.00 1
08/09/2000 08/10/2000 17.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0504485
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Shale
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Nearest TownAustin

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Benson Shale Pit have?

Benson Shale Pit has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Benson Shale Pit?

Benson Shale Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Austin, Delta County, CO. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Benson Shale Pit?

According to MSHA records, Benson Shale Pit has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Benson Shale Pit?

Benson Shale Pit is operated by Benson Brothers Aggregate and controlled by Ed Benson; Dwight Benson. MSHA Mine ID: 0504485.