Key Takeaway

Mojave Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Mojave, Kern County, CA. It has 100 violations on record (26 S&S) and $51K in proposed penalties. Operated by Holliday Rock Company Inc.

Mojave Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Holliday Rock Company Inc

Controller: Penny J Holliday

Location: Mojave, Kern County, CA

Employees: 8

100
Violations
26
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$51K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/05/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/05/2024 46.9 Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
10/14/2021 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
10/14/2021 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
10/06/2020 56.11003 S&S ModNegligence $298
08/06/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
08/06/2019 56.18002(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $142
08/06/2019 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $142
08/06/2019 56.11001 S&S LowNegligence $121
08/06/2019 46.7(b) S&S ModNegligence $158
10/11/2018 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/21/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/13/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/04/2016 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/25/2014 56.14100(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/25/2014 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/10/2014 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/23/2013 56.17001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/23/2013 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/05/2012 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/23/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
10/22/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 164d lost
04/05/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
04/15/2019 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
12/18/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
02/18/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/07/2009 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
04/27/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 6d lost, 8d restricted
05/18/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/12/2026 01/13/2026 14.00 1
04/14/2025 04/15/2025 12.00 1
11/05/2024 11/05/2024 12.00 1
08/20/2024 08/21/2024 13.00 1
10/25/2023 10/25/2023 1.00 1
10/24/2023 10/25/2023 15.00 1
06/12/2023 06/20/2023 13.50 1
10/04/2022 10/04/2022 8.75 1
06/21/2022 06/22/2022 10.00 1
10/14/2021 10/15/2021 12.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0404665
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees8
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates34.9661110, -118.2569440
Nearest TownMojave

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mojave Pit have?

Mojave Pit has 100 MSHA violations on record, of which 26 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $51K.

What type of mine is Mojave Pit?

Mojave Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Mojave, Kern County, CA. It currently has 8 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mojave Pit?

According to MSHA records, Mojave Pit has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mojave Pit?

Mojave Pit is operated by Holliday Rock Company Inc and controlled by Penny J Holliday. MSHA Mine ID: 0404665.