Key Takeaway

HOFFAY FARM PIT is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, NY. It has 78 violations on record (15 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by RIFENBURG CONSTRUCTION INC.

HOFFAY FARM PIT

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: RIFENBURG CONSTRUCTION INC

Controller: George Rifenburg; John K Rifenburg

Location: West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, NY

Employees: 3

78
Violations
15
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$10K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/04/2025 56.4104(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/16/2024 56.20011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/31/2023 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/31/2023 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/31/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
09/28/2022 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/28/2022 56.18002(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $133
09/27/2022 56.11001 S&S LowNegligence $155
09/27/2022 56.11012 S&S LowNegligence $133
07/27/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
07/27/2022 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
07/26/2022 56.11003 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
07/26/2022 56.15014 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
07/26/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
07/26/2022 56.12030 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
11/10/2020 56.15020 S&S HighNegligence $1,076
11/10/2020 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
11/10/2020 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/10/2020 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/10/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/15/2003 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 62d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/04/2025 11/05/2025 13.75 1
10/16/2024 10/17/2024 21.25 1
10/30/2023 10/31/2023 17.75 1
09/27/2022 10/03/2022 27.25 1
08/01/2022 08/01/2022 5.00 1
07/26/2022 07/28/2022 29.25 1
11/09/2020 11/16/2020 27.50 1
11/20/2019 11/21/2019 17.25 1
11/12/2019 11/14/2019 18.75 1
09/24/2019 09/25/2019 22.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3002858
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates42.6327780, -73.5997220
Nearest TownWest Sand Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does HOFFAY FARM PIT have?

HOFFAY FARM PIT has 78 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.

What type of mine is HOFFAY FARM PIT?

HOFFAY FARM PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, NY. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at HOFFAY FARM PIT?

According to MSHA records, HOFFAY FARM PIT has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates HOFFAY FARM PIT?

HOFFAY FARM PIT is operated by RIFENBURG CONSTRUCTION INC and controlled by George Rifenburg; John K Rifenburg. MSHA Mine ID: 3002858.