Key Takeaway

Howe Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Henderson, Adams County, CO. It has 111 violations on record (22 S&S) and $22K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lafarge West Incorporated.

Howe Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Lafarge West Incorporated

Controller: Holcim Ltd

Location: Henderson, Adams County, CO

111
Violations
22
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$22K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/06/2006 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/06/2006 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/06/2006 50.30(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $437
04/06/2006 50.30(b) Non-S&S $0
04/05/2006 46.7(a) S&S ModNegligence $800
04/05/2006 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/05/2006 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
04/05/2006 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
04/05/2006 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
12/30/2004 56.4603(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/07/2004 56.12041 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/07/2004 56.12041 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/01/2004 56.12016 S&S HighNegligence $4,800
12/01/2004 56.12004 S&S HighNegligence $5,300
06/24/2004 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/24/2004 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/06/2004 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $177
04/06/2004 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/06/2004 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/06/2004 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/22/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 81d restricted
09/20/2004 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/18/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
06/14/2004 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/25/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted
03/19/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
02/07/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 37d restricted
11/20/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 7d restricted
12/05/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted
10/23/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/25/2007 09/25/2007 0.75 1
05/31/2007 05/31/2007 1.50 1
04/05/2006 04/17/2006 29.50 1
06/13/2005 07/20/2005 15.50 1
12/27/2004 12/30/2004 60.00 2
11/23/2004 12/03/2004 83.00 2
06/22/2004 07/14/2004 35.00 1
03/25/2004 04/08/2004 78.00 2
12/30/2003 12/31/2003 5.00 1
09/24/2003 09/30/2003 38.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0504099
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.8997480, -104.8810020
Nearest TownHenderson

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Howe Pit have?

Howe Pit has 111 MSHA violations on record, of which 22 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $22K.

What type of mine is Howe Pit?

Howe Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Henderson, Adams County, CO. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Howe Pit?

According to MSHA records, Howe Pit has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Howe Pit?

Howe Pit is operated by Lafarge West Incorporated and controlled by Holcim Ltd. MSHA Mine ID: 0504099.