Key Takeaway

Elvira Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in North Pole, Fairbanks North Star County, AK. It has 84 violations on record (34 S&S) and $65K in proposed penalties. Operated by H C Contractors, LLC.

Elvira Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: H C Contractors, LLC

Controller: Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation; William J Hoople Trust dated 2-25-09

Location: North Pole, Fairbanks North Star County, AK

Employees: 12

84
Violations
34
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$65K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/22/2024 56.18002(a) S&S ModNegligence $204
06/22/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/22/2024 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/22/2024 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/22/2024 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $161
06/22/2024 56.12030 Non-S&S HighNegligence $239
06/22/2024 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/22/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/29/2020 56.4530 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/20/2020 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/20/2020 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/20/2020 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/14/2019 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/14/2019 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
06/14/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/14/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/14/2019 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $132
10/11/2017 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $934
10/11/2017 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $934
10/11/2017 56.4104(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $126

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/08/2025 06/09/2025 10.75 1
06/22/2024 06/26/2024 18.50 1
06/21/2023 06/22/2023 11.25 1
07/28/2022 07/28/2022 2.00 1
07/15/2021 07/17/2021 3.50 1
06/20/2020 06/30/2020 18.50 1
06/14/2019 06/17/2019 25.75 1
10/11/2017 10/11/2017 9.00 1
07/06/2017 07/06/2017 3.00 1
06/03/2017 06/05/2017 11.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID5001905
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees12
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates64.7714570, -147.3675850
Nearest TownNorth Pole

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Elvira Pit have?

Elvira Pit has 84 MSHA violations on record, of which 34 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $65K.

What type of mine is Elvira Pit?

Elvira Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in North Pole, Fairbanks North Star County, AK. It currently has 12 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Elvira Pit?

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

Who operates Elvira Pit?

Elvira Pit is operated by H C Contractors, LLC and controlled by Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation; William J Hoople Trust dated 2-25-09. MSHA Mine ID: 5001905.