Great Pit
Abandoned
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: Blue Ridge Sand Operations LLC
Controller: Blue Ridge Sand Holdings LLC
Location: battlesboro, Edgecombe County, NC
227
Violations
56
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$134K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 227 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2024 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 01/08/2024 | 56.12006 | S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 01/08/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/08/2024 | 56.12028 | S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 09/21/2023 | 56.16005 | S&S | Reckless | $5,888 |
| 09/07/2023 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/06/2023 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/06/2023 | 56.16006 | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 09/06/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 09/06/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 09/06/2023 | 56.18002 | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,888 |
| 09/06/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $5,888 |
| 09/06/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $5,888 |
| 09/06/2023 | 56.16005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,888 |
| 09/06/2023 | 56.12023 | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,888 |
| 06/22/2023 | 56.12016 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $5,703 |
| 06/22/2023 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/22/2023 | 56.14112(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/01/2023 | 50.20(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/31/2023 | 46.5(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/03/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/30/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 20d lost, 10d restricted |
| 05/07/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 91 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2024 | 07/22/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 01/08/2024 | 01/09/2024 | 36.00 | 2 |
| 10/03/2023 | 10/03/2023 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 09/20/2023 | 09/21/2023 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 09/06/2023 | 09/07/2023 | 48.75 | 2 |
| 06/28/2023 | 06/28/2023 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 06/21/2023 | 06/22/2023 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 06/06/2023 | 06/07/2023 | 11.75 | 2 |
| 06/01/2023 | 06/01/2023 | 10.75 | 2 |
| 05/31/2023 | 06/02/2023 | 65.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3102014
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates35.9680560, -77.6252780
Nearest Townbattlesboro
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Great Pit have?
Great Pit has 227 MSHA violations on record, of which 56 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $134K.
What type of mine is Great Pit?
Great Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in battlesboro, Edgecombe County, NC. It currently has employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Great Pit?
According to MSHA records, Great Pit has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Great Pit?
Great Pit is operated by Blue Ridge Sand Operations LLC and controlled by Blue Ridge Sand Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 3102014.