Key Takeaway

Fortuna Wash Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Yuma, Yuma County, AZ. It has 179 violations on record (60 S&S) and $45K in proposed penalties. Operated by H & S Developers Inc.

Fortuna Wash Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: H & S Developers Inc

Controller: Sandra Braden; Paula Capestro

Location: Yuma, Yuma County, AZ

179
Violations
60
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$45K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/08/2021 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
09/08/2021 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/15/2020 46.5(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $283
07/15/2020 56.14112(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $123
07/15/2020 56.14103(b) S&S ModNegligence $123
02/28/2019 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/14/2018 56.14130(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/14/2018 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/14/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/14/2018 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/12/2017 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
12/01/2016 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $134
12/01/2016 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $116
12/01/2016 56.18002(a) S&S HighNegligence $300
02/02/2016 56.14112(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
02/02/2016 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
02/02/2016 56.14132(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $392
02/02/2016 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
02/02/2016 56.14100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $392
10/22/2014 56.14132(b)(1) S&S ModNegligence $263

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/17/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 11d lost, 121d restricted
04/12/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted
03/04/2010 FIRE INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/07/2022 06/07/2022 5.50 1
04/28/2022 04/29/2022 9.75 1
09/18/2021 09/18/2021 1.00 1
09/07/2021 09/08/2021 13.75 1
02/23/2021 02/23/2021 3.00 1
11/23/2020 11/23/2020 1.25 1
08/11/2020 08/12/2020 10.50 1
07/30/2020 07/31/2020 19.00 1
07/15/2020 07/16/2020 24.00 1
02/28/2019 02/28/2019 2.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0201804
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates32.6722220, -114.3794440
Nearest TownYuma

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Fortuna Wash Pit have?

Fortuna Wash Pit has 179 MSHA violations on record, of which 60 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $45K.

What type of mine is Fortuna Wash Pit?

Fortuna Wash Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Yuma, Yuma County, AZ. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Fortuna Wash Pit?

According to MSHA records, Fortuna Wash Pit has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Fortuna Wash Pit?

Fortuna Wash Pit is operated by H & S Developers Inc and controlled by Sandra Braden; Paula Capestro. MSHA Mine ID: 0201804.