Key Takeaway

Merrill Borrow Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in FOREST SERVICE ACCESS RD, Alpine County, CA. It has 37 violations on record (6 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Amacker Constr & Supply.

Merrill Borrow Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Amacker Constr & Supply

Controller: Cass Amacker

Location: FOREST SERVICE ACCESS RD, Alpine County, CA

Employees: 4

37
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/05/2025 56.23003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/05/2025 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/05/2024 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/05/2024 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/19/2023 56.15001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/25/2020 41.12 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
06/01/2019 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/17/2017 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/17/2017 56.13001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
10/17/2017 56.14207 S&S ModNegligence $280
10/17/2017 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $280
10/17/2017 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
08/12/2015 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2014 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2014 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2014 56.14112(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/15/2012 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
08/15/2012 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
08/15/2012 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/15/2012 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/04/2025 08/05/2025 8.75 1
03/20/2025 03/20/2025 4.50 1
09/05/2024 09/06/2024 13.00 1
07/19/2023 07/19/2023 3.25 1
07/19/2023 07/19/2023 5.50 1
08/18/2022 08/18/2022 9.25 1
09/13/2021 09/15/2021 16.00 1
07/13/2020 07/16/2020 1.50 1
06/16/2020 06/25/2020 12.50 1
09/09/2019 09/10/2019 18.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0405389
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates38.6138890, -119.7041670
Nearest TownFOREST SERVICE ACCESS RD

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Merrill Borrow Pit have?

Merrill Borrow Pit has 37 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Merrill Borrow Pit?

Merrill Borrow Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in FOREST SERVICE ACCESS RD, Alpine County, CA. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Merrill Borrow Pit?

According to MSHA records, Merrill Borrow Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Merrill Borrow Pit?

Merrill Borrow Pit is operated by Amacker Constr & Supply and controlled by Cass Amacker. MSHA Mine ID: 0405389.