Key Takeaway
Drake Pit is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Astoria, Clatsop County, OR. It has 21 violations on record (1 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Big River Excavating.
Drake Pit
Operator: Big River Excavating
Controller: Mike Sarin
Location: Astoria, Clatsop County, OR
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 21 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/17/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/02/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/24/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/06/2020 | 56.20013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/14/2020 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/16/2018 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/16/2018 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 06/19/2018 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/06/2017 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/13/2016 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 01/11/2016 | 56.14205 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/28/2015 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/28/2015 | 56.13010(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/28/2015 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2014 | 41.11(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2014 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/09/2014 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/09/2014 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/09/2014 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 25 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | 12/10/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 09/08/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/09/2025 | 04/09/2025 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 10/15/2024 | 10/25/2024 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 06/17/2024 | 06/20/2024 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 01/03/2024 | 01/03/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/20/2023 | 04/20/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 11/01/2022 | 11/03/2022 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 08/11/2022 | 08/11/2022 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 03/24/2022 | 03/29/2022 | 7.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
Related Mines
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Drake Pit have?
Drake Pit has 21 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Drake Pit?
Drake Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Astoria, Clatsop County, OR. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Drake Pit?
According to MSHA records, Drake Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Drake Pit?
Drake Pit is operated by Big River Excavating and controlled by Mike Sarin. MSHA Mine ID: 3503823.