Key Takeaway

POOR PIT is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Stone, located in Southfield, Berkshire County, MA. It has 33 violations on record (5 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by JOE WILKINSON EXCAVATING INC.

POOR PIT

Temporarily Idled Surface Stone

Operator: JOE WILKINSON EXCAVATING INC

Controller: Joseph Wilkinson

Location: Southfield, Berkshire County, MA

33
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/24/2023 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/08/2022 56.9301 S&S ModNegligence $133
10/05/2020 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/05/2020 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/02/2019 56.15003 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/02/2019 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/01/2018 41.12 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
10/31/2018 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/31/2018 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
10/31/2017 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
10/13/2016 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $114
10/13/2016 56.9300(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
10/13/2016 56.4104(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
10/21/2015 56.11003 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/22/2014 56.14130(e)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/22/2014 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/21/2014 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/21/2014 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/23/2014 56.12030 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/22/2014 56.4501 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/24/2023 07/24/2023 4.25 1
08/08/2022 08/11/2022 16.00 1
10/05/2020 10/08/2020 13.25 1
10/01/2019 10/03/2019 12.00 1
10/30/2018 11/04/2018 12.25 1
10/30/2017 11/06/2017 17.75 1
10/13/2016 10/13/2016 8.75 1
10/20/2015 10/21/2015 10.75 1
10/27/2014 10/27/2014 4.25 1
10/21/2014 10/27/2014 15.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1901198
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Stone NEC
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates42.0555560, -73.2841670
Nearest TownSouthfield

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does POOR PIT have?

POOR PIT has 33 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is POOR PIT?

POOR PIT is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Southfield, Berkshire County, MA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at POOR PIT?

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

Who operates POOR PIT?

POOR PIT is operated by JOE WILKINSON EXCAVATING INC and controlled by Joseph Wilkinson. MSHA Mine ID: 1901198.