Key Takeaway

POWERS PIT is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in BLUFF CREEK, St Helena County, LA. It has 20 violations on record (7 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES.

POWERS PIT

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES

Controller: Maxwell L Johnson III

Location: BLUFF CREEK, St Helena County, LA

20
Violations
7
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/22/2012 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $425
09/07/2011 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $308
09/07/2011 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $308
09/07/2011 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
09/07/2011 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
09/07/2011 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/07/2011 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/10/2011 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $138
03/10/2011 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/10/2011 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/10/2011 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/10/2011 56.4200(b)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/10/2011 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/19/2010 56.12016 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/30/2010 56.11003 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/30/2010 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/04/2009 56.14103(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
08/04/2009 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/04/2009 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/04/2009 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/26/2012 03/26/2012 4.00 1
03/22/2012 03/22/2012 6.50 1
09/14/2011 09/14/2011 14.75 1
09/06/2011 09/08/2011 23.50 2
03/10/2011 03/10/2011 10.75 1
08/19/2010 08/19/2010 9.75 1
03/30/2010 03/30/2010 9.75 1
08/06/2009 08/06/2009 4.00 1
08/04/2009 08/04/2009 9.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1601493
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates30.7372220, -90.8352770
Nearest TownBLUFF CREEK

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does POWERS PIT have?

POWERS PIT has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is POWERS PIT?

POWERS PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in BLUFF CREEK, St Helena County, LA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at POWERS PIT?

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

Who operates POWERS PIT?

POWERS PIT is operated by AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES and controlled by Maxwell L Johnson III. MSHA Mine ID: 1601493.