Key Takeaway

MARTIN PIT is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Garrett, De Kalb County, IN. It has 85 violations on record (19 S&S) and $19K in proposed penalties. Operated by Clifford Aggregate Incorporated.

MARTIN PIT

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Clifford Aggregate Incorporated

Controller: William Gene Clifford

Location: Garrett, De Kalb County, IN

Employees: 5

85
Violations
19
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$19K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/29/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/16/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/04/2025 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $151
03/04/2025 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/17/2024 56.11001 S&S LowNegligence $147
04/17/2024 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
04/16/2024 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
02/06/2024 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/06/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/06/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/28/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/09/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/09/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/08/2022 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/08/2022 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $321
06/08/2022 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $133
05/11/2021 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/11/2021 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $328
05/11/2021 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/11/2021 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/05/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 4d restricted
09/02/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost
02/19/2016 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 88d lost, 30d restricted
08/21/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 27d lost, 14d restricted
07/24/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 36d restricted
04/25/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 107d lost, 12d restricted
05/31/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 65d lost
02/11/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/05/2026 03/05/2026 6.50 1
05/29/2025 05/29/2025 7.00 1
03/04/2025 03/05/2025 12.00 1
04/25/2024 04/25/2024 6.00 1
04/16/2024 04/17/2024 25.75 1
02/05/2024 02/07/2024 26.50 1
06/12/2023 06/12/2023 6.25 1
02/27/2023 03/01/2023 14.50 1
06/13/2022 06/13/2022 8.50 1
06/08/2022 06/09/2022 15.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1202011
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates41.2697220, -85.1113890
Nearest TownGarrett

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does MARTIN PIT have?

MARTIN PIT has 85 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.

What type of mine is MARTIN PIT?

MARTIN PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Garrett, De Kalb County, IN. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at MARTIN PIT?

According to MSHA records, MARTIN PIT has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates MARTIN PIT?

MARTIN PIT is operated by Clifford Aggregate Incorporated and controlled by William Gene Clifford. MSHA Mine ID: 1202011.