Key Takeaway
Fountain Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fountain, El Paso County, CO. It has 106 violations on record (24 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Schmidt Aggregates.
Fountain Pit
Operator: Schmidt Aggregates
Controller: Edward C Levy Jr
Location: Fountain, El Paso County, CO
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 106 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/09/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 10/10/2023 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/10/2023 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/10/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/17/2023 | 56.14110 | S&S | HighNegligence | $558 |
| 04/17/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/17/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/13/2023 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/13/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/13/2023 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/13/2023 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/24/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/08/2021 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/10/2020 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/10/2020 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/10/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/27/2020 | 56.14109(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/20/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/02/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/01/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/19/2022 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/19/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/06/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | None |
| 05/18/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 6d lost, 119d restricted |
| 10/03/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 80d lost, 44d restricted |
| 07/13/2002 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted |
Inspections
View all 65 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2025 | 10/07/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/05/2025 | 05/14/2025 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 10/10/2024 | 10/15/2024 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 05/08/2024 | 05/09/2024 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 10/10/2023 | 10/11/2023 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 04/17/2023 | 04/19/2023 | 26.25 | 1 |
| 02/13/2023 | 02/14/2023 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 09/28/2022 | 09/28/2022 | 13.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fountain Pit have?
Fountain Pit has 106 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.
What type of mine is Fountain Pit?
Fountain Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fountain, El Paso County, CO. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fountain Pit?
According to MSHA records, Fountain Pit has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fountain Pit?
Fountain Pit is operated by Schmidt Aggregates and controlled by Edward C Levy Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 0503197.