Key Takeaway
NEWTON PIT & MILL is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sparta, Sussex County, NJ. It has 8 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by F W Bennett & Son.
NEWTON PIT & MILL
Operator: F W Bennett & Son
Controller: Frank Bennett
Location: Sparta, Sussex County, NJ
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 8 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2023 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 10/10/2018 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/10/2018 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/03/2017 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 10/27/2015 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/13/2014 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/17/2012 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/17/2001 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 43d lost |
| 02/10/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 5d lost, 8d restricted |
| 09/14/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
Inspections
View all 30 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2025 | 03/24/2025 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 07/08/2024 | 07/09/2024 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 04/04/2023 | 04/04/2023 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 10/04/2021 | 10/05/2021 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 07/22/2021 | 07/28/2021 | 24.75 | 1 |
| 10/02/2019 | 10/03/2019 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 10/09/2018 | 10/12/2018 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 10/03/2017 | 10/04/2017 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 10/27/2016 | 10/27/2016 | 11.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does NEWTON PIT & MILL have?
NEWTON PIT & MILL has 8 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.
What type of mine is NEWTON PIT & MILL?
NEWTON PIT & MILL is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sparta, Sussex County, NJ. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at NEWTON PIT & MILL?
According to MSHA records, NEWTON PIT & MILL has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates NEWTON PIT & MILL?
NEWTON PIT & MILL is operated by F W Bennett & Son and controlled by Frank Bennett. MSHA Mine ID: 2800502.