Key Takeaway

Convent Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Convent, St James County, LA. It has 38 violations on record (13 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by South Louisiana Fill Materials, LLC.

Convent Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: South Louisiana Fill Materials, LLC

Controller: Rene Esneault; Suzette M Esneault

Location: Convent, St James County, LA

Employees: 2

38
Violations
13
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/13/2025 56.23002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/13/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/05/2023 46.9(c)(1)(iii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/27/2023 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/16/2021 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/05/2019 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/15/2017 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $280
03/02/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/19/2016 46.5(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,052
04/19/2016 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/21/2016 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/10/2015 56.18010 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
02/10/2015 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $243
02/10/2015 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $243
05/21/2013 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/19/2012 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/19/2012 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $243
02/24/2010 46.8(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
02/24/2010 46.8(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
02/24/2010 56.15001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/24/2025 09/24/2025 14.00 1
02/13/2025 02/14/2025 7.00 1
10/01/2024 10/01/2024 5.25 1
06/24/2024 06/25/2024 13.25 1
03/11/2024 03/11/2024 6.00 1
12/05/2023 12/05/2023 9.00 1
06/27/2023 06/27/2023 8.00 1
01/24/2023 01/24/2023 8.00 1
07/14/2022 07/14/2022 5.00 1
12/16/2021 12/16/2021 10.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1601347
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates30.0452780, -90.8369440
Nearest TownConvent

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Convent Pit have?

Convent Pit has 38 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Convent Pit?

Convent Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Convent, St James County, LA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Convent Pit?

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

Who operates Convent Pit?

Convent Pit is operated by South Louisiana Fill Materials, LLC and controlled by Rene Esneault; Suzette M Esneault. MSHA Mine ID: 1601347.