Key Takeaway

Powell Pit & Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fairbury, Jefferson County, NE. It has 28 violations on record (8 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Beatrice Sand & Gravel.

Powell Pit & Plant

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Beatrice Sand & Gravel

Controller: Nebco Inc

Location: Fairbury, Jefferson County, NE

Employees: 2

28
Violations
8
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/13/2023 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/05/2022 56.4130(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/09/2022 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/09/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/09/2022 56.14101(a)(2) S&S HighNegligence $2,648
08/09/2022 56.14207 S&S ModNegligence $407
08/09/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/09/2022 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/09/2022 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
12/10/2020 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/26/2020 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/20/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
07/03/2018 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $363
07/03/2018 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/14/2015 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/18/2014 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/18/2014 56.12013(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/18/2014 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $117
06/18/2014 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/29/2013 56.11003 S&S ModNegligence $117

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/15/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 47d lost, 95d restricted
09/10/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/19/2025 03/24/2025 8.50 1
12/13/2023 12/14/2023 12.50 1
10/05/2022 10/05/2022 14.50 1
08/22/2022 08/22/2022 7.75 1
08/09/2022 08/10/2022 24.00 1
12/28/2020 12/28/2020 9.00 1
12/10/2020 12/10/2020 15.00 1
03/26/2020 03/26/2020 11.75 1
03/26/2019 03/26/2019 7.00 1
03/20/2019 03/20/2019 14.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2501237
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift11.0
Coordinates40.1383330, -97.1813890
Nearest TownFairbury

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Powell Pit & Plant have?

Powell Pit & Plant has 28 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Powell Pit & Plant?

Powell Pit & Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fairbury, Jefferson County, NE. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Powell Pit & Plant?

According to MSHA records, Powell Pit & Plant has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Powell Pit & Plant?

Powell Pit & Plant is operated by Beatrice Sand & Gravel and controlled by Nebco Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2501237.