Key Takeaway
Pacific Clay Pits is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, CA. It has 76 violations on record (14 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pacific Clay Products Inc.
Pacific Clay Pits
Operator: Pacific Clay Products Inc
Controller: David H Murdock
Location: Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, CA
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 76 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/17/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/13/2025 | 56.14115(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/20/2024 | 46.9(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/16/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 04/16/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 01/16/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 10/22/2020 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/14/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/14/2019 | 56.12025 | S&S | ModNegligence | $344 |
| 03/06/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/25/2017 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/25/2017 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/25/2017 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 03/17/2016 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/17/2015 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2012 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/11/2012 | 56.14101(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $807 |
| 01/11/2012 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 01/11/2012 | 56.14131(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $190 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
Inspections
View all 57 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 06/12/2025 | 06/13/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 11/20/2024 | 11/20/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2024 | 06/10/2024 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 03/14/2024 | 03/14/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 09/07/2023 | 09/07/2023 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 09/07/2023 | 09/07/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 10/27/2022 | 10/27/2022 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 05/31/2022 | 05/31/2022 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 12/21/2021 | 12/21/2021 | 6.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Pacific Clay Pits have?
Pacific Clay Pits has 76 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Pacific Clay Pits?
Pacific Clay Pits is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, CA. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Pacific Clay Pits?
According to MSHA records, Pacific Clay Pits has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Pacific Clay Pits?
Pacific Clay Pits is operated by Pacific Clay Products Inc and controlled by David H Murdock. MSHA Mine ID: 0400558.