Key Takeaway
Knight Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Franklinton, Washington County, LA. It has 160 violations on record (37 S&S) and $110K in proposed penalties. Operated by Brownstone Sand and Gravel Inc.
Knight Pit
Operator: Brownstone Sand and Gravel Inc
Controller: Trisha Duncan; Patrick Ryder
Location: Franklinton, Washington County, LA
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 160 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2026 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $909 |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $909 |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 01/22/2026 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/22/2026 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.15002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.15003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.15004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $6,041 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $6,041 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $10,005 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $184 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 08/02/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 45d lost |
| 06/01/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 10d lost, 15d restricted |
Inspections
View all 42 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 01/30/2026 | 01/30/2026 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 01/21/2026 | 01/22/2026 | 35.00 | 2 |
| 08/01/2025 | 08/08/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/01/2025 | 08/02/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 07/29/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 07/29/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 05/20/2025 | 05/20/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/01/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 12/04/2024 | 12/11/2024 | 37.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
Related Mines
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Knight Pit have?
Knight Pit has 160 MSHA violations on record, of which 37 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $110K.
What type of mine is Knight Pit?
Knight Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Franklinton, Washington County, LA. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Knight Pit?
According to MSHA records, Knight Pit has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Knight Pit?
Knight Pit is operated by Brownstone Sand and Gravel Inc and controlled by Trisha Duncan; Patrick Ryder. MSHA Mine ID: 1601532.