Key Takeaway

Owyhee Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Melba, Owyhee County, ID. It has 3 violations on record (1 S&S) and $443 in proposed penalties. Operated by DeBoer Sand & Gravel Inc.

Owyhee Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: DeBoer Sand & Gravel Inc

Controller: Gary De Boer

Location: Melba, Owyhee County, ID

Employees: 1

3
Violations
1
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$443
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/05/2015 56.9100(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
09/01/2009 56.15005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
09/16/2008 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/21/2025 08/21/2025 3.50 1
08/28/2024 08/28/2024 1.00 1
08/25/2023 08/25/2023 1.50 1
08/31/2022 09/01/2022 4.50 1
08/24/2021 08/25/2021 10.50 1
11/24/2020 11/24/2020 2.75 1
07/16/2020 07/16/2020 6.00 1
09/11/2019 09/11/2019 7.25 1
01/02/2019 01/02/2019 3.75 1
08/29/2018 08/29/2018 6.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1002138
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week2.0
Hours/Shift2.0
Coordinates43.3755560, -116.5288890
Nearest TownMelba

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Owyhee Pit have?

Owyhee Pit has 3 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $443.

What type of mine is Owyhee Pit?

Owyhee Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Melba, Owyhee County, ID. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Owyhee Pit?

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

Who operates Owyhee Pit?

Owyhee Pit is operated by DeBoer Sand & Gravel Inc and controlled by Gary De Boer. MSHA Mine ID: 1002138.