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

Temporarily Idled Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: A & K Earth Movers Inc

Controller: Bart Hiatt

Location: Reno, Washoe County, NV

55
Violations
10
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID2602032
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.2394440, -118.7808330
Nearest TownReno

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.