Key Takeaway

Kerns Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN. It has 5 violations on record (1 S&S) and $571 in proposed penalties. Operated by S&G Excavating, Inc..

Kerns Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: S&G Excavating, Inc.

Controller: Kenneth E Steiner Jr

Location: Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN

5
Violations
1
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$571
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/08/2021 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/30/2018 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $118
10/24/2016 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/24/2016 56.14130(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
04/04/2016 56.14103(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/16/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/02/2025 09/02/2025 2.00 1
09/11/2024 09/11/2024 8.75 1
04/07/2023 04/07/2023 4.25 1
03/14/2022 03/15/2022 12.00 1
09/07/2021 09/08/2021 16.50 1
09/22/2020 09/22/2020 4.00 1
05/20/2019 05/20/2019 9.50 1
01/07/2019 01/07/2019 5.25 1
07/30/2018 08/03/2018 12.75 1
01/29/2018 01/29/2018 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1202455
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.4175000, -87.3855560
Nearest TownTerre Haute

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Kerns Pit have?

Kerns Pit has 5 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $571.

What type of mine is Kerns Pit?

Kerns Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Kerns Pit?

According to MSHA records, Kerns Pit has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Kerns Pit?

Kerns Pit is operated by S&G Excavating, Inc. and controlled by Kenneth E Steiner Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 1202455.