Key Takeaway

HANOVER SHALE PITS is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Newark, Licking County, OH. It has 19 violations on record (5 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bowerston Shale Company.

HANOVER SHALE PITS

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Bowerston Shale Company

Controller: Clay City Pipe Company

Location: Newark, Licking County, OH

Employees: 4

19
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/11/2023 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/11/2023 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/22/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
07/21/2020 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $123
11/27/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
10/12/2016 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/12/2016 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $114
10/05/2015 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/01/2015 56.14100(c) S&S LowNegligence $100
10/29/2012 56.15001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/21/2012 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/05/2011 56.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/12/2009 62.120 S&S LowNegligence $100
07/02/2007 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/10/2003 56.16006 S&S ModNegligence $143
06/10/2003 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/10/2003 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/10/2003 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/16/2002 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/24/2025 03/25/2025 21.50 1
07/09/2024 07/10/2024 2.00 1
08/11/2023 08/11/2023 13.00 1
07/11/2022 07/11/2022 10.00 1
08/11/2021 08/11/2021 9.00 1
07/21/2020 07/22/2020 16.50 1
04/06/2020 04/06/2020 5.00 1
06/25/2019 06/25/2019 7.25 1
11/27/2017 11/28/2017 21.25 1
10/11/2016 10/13/2016 29.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3300536
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Shale
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.0786110, -82.2536110
Nearest TownNewark

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does HANOVER SHALE PITS have?

HANOVER SHALE PITS has 19 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is HANOVER SHALE PITS?

HANOVER SHALE PITS is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Newark, Licking County, OH. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at HANOVER SHALE PITS?

According to MSHA records, HANOVER SHALE PITS has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates HANOVER SHALE PITS?

HANOVER SHALE PITS is operated by Bowerston Shale Company and controlled by Clay City Pipe Company. MSHA Mine ID: 3300536.