Key Takeaway

Cowan Dirt Pit # 4 is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Denham Springs, East Baton Rouge County, LA. It has 19 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by J. K. Cowan Sr. Contracting Co., Inc..

Cowan Dirt Pit # 4

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: J. K. Cowan Sr. Contracting Co., Inc.

Controller: Hazel T Cowan

Location: Denham Springs, East Baton Rouge County, LA

19
Violations
1
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/11/2009 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/23/2009 56.4102 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/22/2008 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/27/2005 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/27/2005 56.4200(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/19/2005 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $76
04/19/2005 56.4203 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/19/2005 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/19/2005 56.20008(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/07/2004 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
12/07/2004 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
06/24/2004 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/23/2003 50.20(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $200
12/04/2002 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/22/2002 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/18/2002 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/18/2002 56.20008(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/18/2002 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/18/2002 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/18/2003 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
03/12/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/12/2009 08/12/2009 2.50 1
08/11/2009 08/11/2009 7.50 1
03/03/2009 03/03/2009 1.75 1
02/23/2009 02/23/2009 6.50 1
05/22/2008 05/22/2008 7.75 1
11/20/2007 11/20/2007 5.00 1
11/20/2006 11/21/2006 9.00 1
04/24/2006 04/24/2006 5.50 1
10/27/2005 10/27/2005 10.00 1
05/02/2005 05/02/2005 2.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1601391
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates30.5561000, -90.9909430
Nearest TownDenham Springs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Cowan Dirt Pit # 4 have?

Cowan Dirt Pit # 4 has 19 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Cowan Dirt Pit # 4?

Cowan Dirt Pit # 4 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Denham Springs, East Baton Rouge County, LA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Cowan Dirt Pit # 4?

According to MSHA records, Cowan Dirt Pit # 4 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Cowan Dirt Pit # 4?

Cowan Dirt Pit # 4 is operated by J. K. Cowan Sr. Contracting Co., Inc. and controlled by Hazel T Cowan. MSHA Mine ID: 1601391.