Key Takeaway
BIRK 1 Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Tamms, Alexander County, IL. It has 9 violations on record (1 S&S) and $675 in proposed penalties. Operated by Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc.
BIRK 1 Pit
Operator: Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc
Controller: Covia Holdings LLC
Location: Tamms, Alexander County, IL
Recent Violations
View all 9 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2009 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/31/2007 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/31/2007 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/27/2007 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 02/27/2007 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/19/2001 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 05/03/2000 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 05/03/2000 | 56.14130(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 05/03/2000 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $90 |
Inspections
View all 21 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2010 | 05/06/2010 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 12/22/2009 | 12/22/2009 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 07/22/2009 | 07/22/2009 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 03/18/2009 | 03/18/2009 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 04/08/2008 | 04/08/2008 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 01/31/2008 | 02/01/2008 | 32.00 | 1 |
| 07/31/2007 | 08/02/2007 | 23.25 | 1 |
| 02/26/2007 | 02/28/2007 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 06/28/2006 | 06/28/2006 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 02/27/2006 | 03/01/2006 | 21.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BIRK 1 Pit have?
BIRK 1 Pit has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $675.
What type of mine is BIRK 1 Pit?
BIRK 1 Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Tamms, Alexander County, IL. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BIRK 1 Pit?
According to MSHA records, BIRK 1 Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BIRK 1 Pit?
BIRK 1 Pit is operated by Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc and controlled by Covia Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1102837.