Key Takeaway

Pit #1 & Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Newport, Cocke County, TN. It has 108 violations on record (22 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Newport Sand & Gravel.

Pit #1 & Plant

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Newport Sand & Gravel

Controller: Brian J Beretta

Location: Newport, Cocke County, TN

Employees: 34

108
Violations
22
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$12K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/18/2025 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/17/2025 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/02/2025 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/25/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/18/2024 56.12047 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/16/2024 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/05/2024 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $260
07/20/2022 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/29/2021 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
01/12/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/24/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/24/2020 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
11/23/2020 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/23/2020 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/03/2020 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/04/2020 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/04/2020 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
09/26/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
09/26/2019 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $214
09/24/2019 56.14115(b) S&S ModNegligence $142

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/31/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 172d lost
07/26/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 26d lost, 75d restricted
03/27/2000 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/16/2025 12/22/2025 31.25 1
08/26/2025 09/02/2025 28.50 1
11/25/2024 11/27/2024 24.25 1
07/16/2024 07/18/2024 20.25 1
04/14/2024 04/18/2024 30.50 1
03/05/2024 03/08/2024 25.50 1
08/23/2023 09/06/2023 29.50 1
01/03/2023 01/03/2023 32.50 1
09/27/2022 11/03/2022 14.75 1
07/20/2022 07/26/2022 31.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4003016
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees34
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates35.8852780, -83.1886110
Nearest TownNewport

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Pit #1 & Plant have?

Pit #1 & Plant has 108 MSHA violations on record, of which 22 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.

What type of mine is Pit #1 & Plant?

Pit #1 & Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Newport, Cocke County, TN. It currently has 34 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Pit #1 & Plant?

According to MSHA records, Pit #1 & Plant has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Pit #1 & Plant?

Pit #1 & Plant is operated by Newport Sand & Gravel and controlled by Brian J Beretta. MSHA Mine ID: 4003016.