Key Takeaway
Owens Pit is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Navajo, Navajo County, AZ. It has 127 violations on record (40 S&S) and $33K in proposed penalties. Operated by Perkins Cinders Inc.
Owens Pit
Operator: Perkins Cinders Inc
Controller: E Kay Perkins
Location: Navajo, Navajo County, AZ
Employees: 9
Recent Violations
View all 127 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2025 | 56.12004 | S&S | HighNegligence | $755 |
| 07/29/2025 | 56.4603(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/29/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/25/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $164 |
| 07/25/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/24/2024 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $492 |
| 02/13/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/07/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 06/07/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/23/2022 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 03/23/2022 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/06/2020 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/28/2020 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/28/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/16/2019 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/03/2019 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/11/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/11/2017 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 04/11/2017 | 56.14130(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/18/2016 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2015 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 09/21/2006 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 03/18/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 63 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2026 | 01/06/2026 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 07/29/2025 | 08/06/2025 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 12/04/2024 | 12/04/2024 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 07/24/2024 | 07/25/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 06/27/2023 | 06/28/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/07/2023 | 06/08/2023 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 03/22/2023 | 03/22/2023 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 08/23/2022 | 08/23/2022 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 03/22/2022 | 03/25/2022 | 14.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Owens Pit have?
Owens Pit has 127 MSHA violations on record, of which 40 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $33K.
What type of mine is Owens Pit?
Owens Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Navajo, Navajo County, AZ. It currently has 9 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Owens Pit?
According to MSHA records, Owens Pit has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Owens Pit?
Owens Pit is operated by Perkins Cinders Inc and controlled by E Kay Perkins. MSHA Mine ID: 0201092.