Key Takeaway
BEST PITS is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Goldsboro, Wayne County, NC. It has 154 violations on record (49 S&S) and $48K in proposed penalties. Operated by Best Sand & Gravel Inc.
BEST PITS
Operator: Best Sand & Gravel Inc
Controller: Thomas G Best
Location: Goldsboro, Wayne County, NC
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 154 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/24/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 07/24/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 02/04/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/04/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/03/2025 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/03/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/08/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/02/2021 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/02/2021 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/02/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/28/2021 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/22/2020 | 46.5(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,210 |
| 12/22/2020 | 56.14211(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 12/22/2020 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/12/2020 | 56.14103(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,076 |
| 05/12/2020 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,076 |
| 05/12/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
Inspections
View all 81 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 08/13/2025 | 08/13/2025 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 07/24/2025 | 07/24/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 02/12/2025 | 02/12/2025 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 02/03/2025 | 02/04/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 05/23/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 05/08/2024 | 05/08/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 10/11/2023 | 10/11/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 05/04/2023 | 05/04/2023 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 12/06/2022 | 12/09/2022 | 9.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BEST PITS have?
BEST PITS has 154 MSHA violations on record, of which 49 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $48K.
What type of mine is BEST PITS?
BEST PITS is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Goldsboro, Wayne County, NC. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BEST PITS?
According to MSHA records, BEST PITS has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BEST PITS?
BEST PITS is operated by Best Sand & Gravel Inc and controlled by Thomas G Best. MSHA Mine ID: 3100723.