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
Operator: Benson Brothers Aggregate
Controller: Ed Benson; Dwight Benson
Location: Austin, Delta County, CO
Recent Violations
View all 16 →| 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
View all 2 →| 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
View all 6 →| 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
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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.