Key Takeaway
Cress Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Volant, Lawrence County, PA. It has 138 violations on record (20 S&S) and $38K in proposed penalties. Operated by Slippery Rock Materials Inc.
Cress Pit
Operator: Slippery Rock Materials Inc
Controller: David P Hoobler
Location: Volant, Lawrence County, PA
Employees: 23
Recent Violations
View all 138 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 56.12032 | S&S | LowNegligence | $245 |
| 10/14/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/09/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/09/2025 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/09/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/26/2024 | 56.4230(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/23/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/16/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/16/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/23/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/23/2024 | 56.4603(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $161 |
| 01/23/2024 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 04/20/2023 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $905 |
| 04/20/2023 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/20/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $271 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 23 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 189d lost |
| 08/30/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/18/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 362d lost |
| 08/28/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/30/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/15/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 07/11/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/05/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/21/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/18/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 60 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 | 10/15/2025 | 36.25 | 1 |
| 08/19/2025 | 08/22/2025 | 30.25 | 1 |
| 12/23/2024 | 12/26/2024 | 19.25 | 1 |
| 07/16/2024 | 07/17/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 01/23/2024 | 01/24/2024 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 04/19/2023 | 04/21/2023 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 12/12/2022 | 12/14/2022 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 07/20/2022 | 07/21/2022 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 12/06/2021 | 02/10/2022 | 23.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cress Pit have?
Cress Pit has 138 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $38K.
What type of mine is Cress Pit?
Cress Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Volant, Lawrence County, PA. It currently has 23 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cress Pit?
According to MSHA records, Cress Pit has 23 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cress Pit?
Cress Pit is operated by Slippery Rock Materials Inc and controlled by David P Hoobler. MSHA Mine ID: 3607161.