Key Takeaway
Lowville Pit 1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Wattsburg, Erie County, PA. It has 88 violations on record (15 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Safford Sand and Gravel INC..
Lowville Pit 1
Operator: Safford Sand and Gravel INC.
Controller: Justin Safford
Location: Wattsburg, Erie County, PA
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 88 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $818 |
| 07/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $818 |
| 07/16/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 10/24/2024 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 10/23/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 10/23/2024 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | LowNegligence | $189 |
| 09/19/2024 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/19/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/14/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/14/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/14/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Inspections
View all 57 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | 07/16/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 10/23/2024 | 10/24/2024 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/23/2024 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 09/18/2024 | 09/19/2024 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 07/01/2024 | 07/01/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 03/14/2024 | 03/14/2024 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 10/19/2022 | 10/19/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/18/2022 | 10/19/2022 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/12/2022 | 04/20/2022 | 24.25 | 1 |
| 10/24/2019 | 10/25/2019 | 8.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lowville Pit 1 have?
Lowville Pit 1 has 88 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is Lowville Pit 1?
Lowville Pit 1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Wattsburg, Erie County, PA. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lowville Pit 1?
According to MSHA records, Lowville Pit 1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lowville Pit 1?
Lowville Pit 1 is operated by Safford Sand and Gravel INC. and controlled by Justin Safford. MSHA Mine ID: 3606131.