Key Takeaway
Desert Mountain Pit is a temporarily idled surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Reno, Washoe County, NV. It has 55 violations on record (10 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by A & K Earth Movers Inc.
Desert Mountain Pit
Operator: A & K Earth Movers Inc
Controller: Bart Hiatt
Location: Reno, Washoe County, NV
Recent Violations
View all 55 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2010 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/15/2010 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/15/2010 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/29/2009 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 09/29/2009 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/29/2009 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/29/2009 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $946 |
| 02/24/2009 | 56.3130 | S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 02/24/2009 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/10/2008 | 56.3130 | S&S | LowNegligence | $285 |
| 06/25/2008 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/25/2008 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/25/2008 | 56.11017 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/25/2008 | 46.9(c)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/25/2008 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/25/2008 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 02/25/2008 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $425 |
| 02/25/2008 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $946 |
| 02/25/2008 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 02/25/2008 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2019 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 07/30/2008 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 07/06/2007 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
| 07/23/2004 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/07/2002 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 31 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2019 | 12/06/2019 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 06/19/2019 | 06/19/2019 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 07/17/2018 | 07/17/2018 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 06/22/2017 | 06/22/2017 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 07/18/2016 | 07/19/2016 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/15/2010 | 09/15/2010 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 09/29/2009 | 10/01/2009 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 02/23/2009 | 02/26/2009 | 27.75 | 1 |
| 09/30/2008 | 10/02/2008 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 09/10/2008 | 09/10/2008 | 6.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Desert Mountain Pit have?
Desert Mountain Pit has 55 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is Desert Mountain Pit?
Desert Mountain Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Reno, Washoe County, NV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Desert Mountain Pit?
According to MSHA records, Desert Mountain Pit has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Desert Mountain Pit?
Desert Mountain Pit is operated by A & K Earth Movers Inc and controlled by Bart Hiatt. MSHA Mine ID: 2602032.