Key Takeaway

Black Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Smithfield, Fulton County, IL. It has 25 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hillyer Inc.

Black Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Hillyer Inc

Controller: William Hillyer Sr

Location: Smithfield, Fulton County, IL

25
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/14/2004 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/13/2004 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/13/2004 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/13/2004 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/13/2004 56.12001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/13/2004 46.3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/13/2004 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/29/2003 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
07/29/2003 46.9(c)(1)(i) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
07/29/2003 46.5(a) S&S ModNegligence $252
07/23/2003 56.18002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/23/2003 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/23/2003 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $133
07/23/2003 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/23/2003 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/23/2003 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/23/2003 57.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/23/2003 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/11/2003 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/11/2003 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/05/2006 01/05/2006 10.25 2
05/11/2005 05/11/2005 8.00 1
04/21/2004 04/21/2004 5.00 1
04/13/2004 04/14/2004 24.00 2
08/21/2003 08/26/2003 14.00 1
07/23/2003 07/29/2003 54.00 3
03/11/2003 03/13/2003 9.00 1
07/08/2002 07/08/2002 5.00 1
07/02/2002 07/02/2002 19.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1103103
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.4866670, -90.3144440
Nearest TownSmithfield

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Black Pit have?

Black Pit has 25 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Black Pit?

Black Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Smithfield, Fulton County, IL. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Pit?

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

Who operates Black Pit?

Black Pit is operated by Hillyer Inc and controlled by William Hillyer Sr. MSHA Mine ID: 1103103.