Key Takeaway

Desert Canyon Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in St. George, Washington County, UT. It has 56 violations on record (10 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Quality Excavation.

Desert Canyon Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Quality Excavation

Controller: Estate of Randy Tomaiko; Ed Burgess

Location: St. George, Washington County, UT

Employees: 3

56
Violations
10
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/22/2023 47.54 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/09/2018 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $118
10/29/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/06/2012 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/06/2012 56.12002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/06/2012 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/06/2012 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/08/2012 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/08/2012 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/02/2010 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $100
10/22/2010 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/22/2010 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $117
10/22/2010 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/22/2010 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/20/2009 56.9301 Non-S&S ModNegligence $190
10/20/2009 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
04/21/2009 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $190
04/21/2009 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/21/2009 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $190
05/16/2008 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/21/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 3d restricted
06/26/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 235d restricted
06/28/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted
11/24/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
06/24/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/08/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/04/2024 09/04/2024 7.50 1
02/21/2023 02/27/2023 20.00 1
07/22/2019 07/24/2019 5.25 1
08/09/2018 08/14/2018 20.00 1
10/29/2013 10/29/2013 11.50 1
11/13/2012 11/13/2012 1.25 1
11/06/2012 11/07/2012 12.00 1
03/08/2012 03/09/2012 21.00 1
10/22/2010 11/03/2010 24.50 1
10/20/2009 10/21/2009 18.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4202167
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.0441670, -113.5497220
Nearest TownSt. George

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Desert Canyon Pit have?

Desert Canyon Pit has 56 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Desert Canyon Pit?

Desert Canyon Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in St. George, Washington County, UT. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Desert Canyon Pit?

According to MSHA records, Desert Canyon Pit has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Desert Canyon Pit?

Desert Canyon Pit is operated by Quality Excavation and controlled by Estate of Randy Tomaiko; Ed Burgess. MSHA Mine ID: 4202167.