Key Takeaway

FOUNTAIN PIT is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fountain, El Paso County, CO. It has 90 violations on record (26 S&S) and $26K in proposed penalties. Operated by Martin Marietta Materials.

FOUNTAIN PIT

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Martin Marietta Materials

Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc

Location: Fountain, El Paso County, CO

90
Violations
26
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$26K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/13/2019 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
06/19/2018 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/11/2017 56.14109 Non-S&S ModNegligence $356
04/11/2017 56.14101(a)(2) S&S HighNegligence $13,081
11/15/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $134
11/15/2016 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $1,484
11/15/2016 41.30 Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
05/19/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/19/2016 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/19/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/19/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/19/2016 56.14201(b) S&S ModNegligence $263
05/19/2016 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/29/2015 46.7(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
12/29/2015 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/29/2015 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/16/2015 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
06/16/2015 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/04/2014 Non-S&S $0
12/04/2014 46.11(d) S&S ModNegligence $651

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/31/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 111d lost, 35d restricted
08/16/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/05/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted
04/01/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted
07/02/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/13/2019 02/13/2019 3.00 1
06/19/2018 06/19/2018 21.50 1
01/18/2018 01/18/2018 3.75 1
01/17/2018 01/18/2018 21.00 1
04/17/2017 04/17/2017 5.00 1
04/10/2017 04/13/2017 31.00 1
11/15/2016 11/17/2016 19.00 1
05/19/2016 05/20/2016 0.50 1
05/19/2016 05/20/2016 12.25 1
12/29/2015 12/29/2015 0.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0503821
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates38.6494440, -104.7100000
Nearest TownFountain

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does FOUNTAIN PIT have?

FOUNTAIN PIT has 90 MSHA violations on record, of which 26 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $26K.

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 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at FOUNTAIN PIT?

According to MSHA records, FOUNTAIN PIT has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates FOUNTAIN PIT?

FOUNTAIN PIT is operated by Martin Marietta Materials and controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0503821.