Key Takeaway

LEWIS PIT is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Pownal, Bennington County, VT. It has 21 violations on record (4 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by M. J. LEWIS CONSTRUCTION.

LEWIS PIT

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: M. J. LEWIS CONSTRUCTION

Controller: Michael J Lewis

Location: Pownal, Bennington County, VT

Employees: 2

21
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/16/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/05/2023 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/05/2023 46.9(c)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/17/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/30/2021 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
08/30/2021 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
06/30/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
11/01/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/01/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/01/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/26/2016 47.31(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
10/26/2016 46.3(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
10/25/2016 56.14101(a)(3) S&S HighNegligence $918
10/25/2016 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
10/25/2016 56.9300(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
10/25/2016 56.9300(b) S&S LowNegligence $114
10/25/2016 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
10/25/2016 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
10/25/2016 56.9300(b) S&S LowNegligence $114
10/25/2016 56.3131 S&S LowNegligence $124

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/16/2025 04/17/2025 14.50 1
03/20/2024 03/20/2024 6.50 1
09/05/2023 09/05/2023 4.25 1
04/17/2023 04/19/2023 4.00 1
08/01/2022 08/01/2022 3.00 1
09/07/2021 09/07/2021 1.25 1
08/30/2021 08/30/2021 4.00 1
08/30/2021 08/30/2021 2.00 1
08/07/2019 08/07/2019 5.00 1
11/01/2017 11/02/2017 14.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4300780
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week3.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.7908330, -73.2047220
Nearest TownPownal

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does LEWIS PIT have?

LEWIS PIT has 21 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is LEWIS PIT?

LEWIS PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Pownal, Bennington County, VT. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at LEWIS PIT?

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

Who operates LEWIS PIT?

LEWIS PIT is operated by M. J. LEWIS CONSTRUCTION and controlled by Michael J Lewis. MSHA Mine ID: 4300780.