Key Takeaway
Ellwood Pit is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, CA. It has 18 violations on record (3 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Santa Barbara Sand & Top Soil.
Ellwood Pit
Operator: Santa Barbara Sand & Top Soil
Controller: Steven Michael Boneck; Vic L Batastini
Location: Goleta, Santa Barbara County, CA
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 18 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | 46.9(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/06/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/18/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/07/2020 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/23/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 03/21/2017 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/05/2015 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 05/05/2015 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,000 |
| 05/05/2015 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,000 |
| 07/25/2013 | 56.14207 | S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 07/25/2013 | 56.14130(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/07/2011 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/07/2011 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/07/2011 | 46.6(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 07/15/2011 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/15/2011 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/15/2011 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/15/2010 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 29 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 06/23/2025 | 06/24/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 03/06/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2024 | 06/26/2024 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 12/05/2023 | 12/06/2023 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 04/17/2023 | 04/18/2023 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 10/11/2022 | 10/12/2022 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2022 | 05/17/2022 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 01/13/2022 | 01/13/2022 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 04/25/2021 | 04/27/2021 | 11.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Ellwood Pit have?
Ellwood Pit has 18 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is Ellwood Pit?
Ellwood Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, CA. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Ellwood Pit?
According to MSHA records, Ellwood Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Ellwood Pit?
Ellwood Pit is operated by Santa Barbara Sand & Top Soil and controlled by Steven Michael Boneck; Vic L Batastini. MSHA Mine ID: 0403698.