Key Takeaway

Highlands County Shell Pit is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, FL. It has 40 violations on record (7 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Highlands County Board Of County Commissioners.

Highlands County Shell Pit

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Highlands County Board Of County Commissioners

Controller: Highland County-Fl

Location: Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, FL

Employees: 3

40
Violations
7
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/08/2024 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/12/2021 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/12/2021 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/12/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/12/2021 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/17/2021 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/17/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $123
01/16/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/23/2019 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/16/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/17/2017 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $116
05/16/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
07/21/2016 56.18010 Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
04/23/2015 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/04/2014 46.5(a) S&S HighNegligence $971
06/03/2013 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/16/2010 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/10/2010 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/01/2009 56.13011 S&S ModNegligence $263
12/01/2009 41.13 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/12/2026 01/14/2026 5.75 1
04/10/2025 04/11/2025 10.25 2
12/04/2024 12/04/2024 6.50 1
08/08/2024 08/08/2024 8.00 1
01/11/2024 01/11/2024 4.75 1
04/12/2023 04/12/2023 8.75 1
10/19/2022 10/19/2022 7.00 1
04/04/2022 04/05/2022 19.25 1
10/12/2021 10/13/2021 16.50 1
09/20/2021 09/20/2021 3.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0801139
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees3
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates26.9741670, -81.7547220
Nearest TownPunta Gorda

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Highlands County Shell Pit have?

Highlands County Shell Pit has 40 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Highlands County Shell Pit?

Highlands County Shell Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, FL. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Highlands County Shell Pit?

According to MSHA records, Highlands County Shell Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Highlands County Shell Pit?

Highlands County Shell Pit is operated by Highlands County Board Of County Commissioners and controlled by Highland County-Fl. MSHA Mine ID: 0801139.