Key Takeaway

McDonald Sand & Gravel Pit 1 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Girard, PA, Erie County, PA. It has 40 violations on record (3 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by McDonald Sand & Gravel.

McDonald Sand & Gravel Pit 1

Temporarily Idled Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: McDonald Sand & Gravel

Controller: Dan W McDonald

Location: Girard, PA, Erie County, PA

Employees: 5

40
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/16/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/12/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/12/2025 56.18010 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/22/2024 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
10/22/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
10/04/2023 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/14/2023 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/14/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
12/20/2021 56.13015(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
12/20/2021 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/18/2019 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
11/18/2019 56.16005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
04/10/2019 56.4601 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
04/10/2019 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/06/2016 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
10/06/2016 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/06/2016 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/06/2016 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/06/2016 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
03/03/2016 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/01/2025 12/02/2025 11.25 1
06/12/2025 06/12/2025 10.00 1
10/21/2024 10/22/2024 13.00 1
10/04/2023 10/04/2023 12.00 1
03/13/2023 03/14/2023 16.50 1
12/20/2021 12/21/2021 12.00 1
12/17/2020 12/17/2020 5.00 1
11/18/2019 11/19/2019 11.50 1
04/09/2019 04/10/2019 12.50 1
03/06/2018 03/06/2018 17.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3607005
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates41.9794440, -80.3202780
Nearest TownGirard, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does McDonald Sand & Gravel Pit 1 have?

McDonald Sand & Gravel Pit 1 has 40 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is McDonald Sand & Gravel Pit 1?

McDonald Sand & Gravel Pit 1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Girard, PA, Erie County, PA. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at McDonald Sand & Gravel Pit 1?

According to MSHA records, McDonald Sand & Gravel Pit 1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates McDonald Sand & Gravel Pit 1?

McDonald Sand & Gravel Pit 1 is operated by McDonald Sand & Gravel and controlled by Dan W McDonald. MSHA Mine ID: 3607005.