Key Takeaway

POWNAL PIT is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Pownal, Bennington County, VT. It has 14 violations on record (0 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by SEAN O'DONOVAN.

POWNAL PIT

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: SEAN O'DONOVAN

Controller: Sean O'Donovan

Location: Pownal, Bennington County, VT

Employees: 1

14
Violations
0
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/17/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/16/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/16/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/16/2024 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/16/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/16/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/22/2023 56.14130(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/25/2022 56.3200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/25/2022 56.20011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/25/2022 41.12 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/30/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
07/07/2020 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/31/2017 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/24/2016 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/20/2025 10/23/2025 10.50 1
04/15/2025 04/17/2025 10.50 1
07/16/2024 07/16/2024 8.50 1
03/13/2024 03/13/2024 3.00 1
08/22/2023 08/28/2023 7.75 1
07/25/2022 07/26/2022 12.25 2
08/18/2021 08/23/2021 4.25 1
07/07/2020 07/13/2020 14.75 1
10/29/2018 10/29/2018 5.50 1
10/30/2017 10/31/2017 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4300391
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.7908330, -73.2616670
Nearest TownPownal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does POWNAL PIT have?

POWNAL PIT has 14 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is POWNAL PIT?

POWNAL PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Pownal, Bennington County, VT. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at POWNAL PIT?

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

Who operates POWNAL PIT?

POWNAL PIT is operated by SEAN O'DONOVAN and controlled by Sean O'Donovan. MSHA Mine ID: 4300391.