Key Takeaway

RIO PIT is a temporarily idled surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sparrowbush, NY, Orange County, NY. It has 33 violations on record (7 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by MONTICELLO BLACK TOP CORP.

RIO PIT

Temporarily Idled Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: MONTICELLO BLACK TOP CORP

Controller: Joseph Gottlieb Etal

Location: Sparrowbush, NY, Orange County, NY

33
Violations
7
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/29/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/29/2015 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/29/2015 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/25/2011 56.14112(b) S&S LowNegligence $100
05/25/2011 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/24/2010 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
08/24/2010 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/16/2009 56.4601 S&S HighNegligence $807
07/16/2009 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/16/2009 56.18010 Non-S&S HighNegligence $162
07/16/2009 56.20008(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
06/18/2008 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/18/2008 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/25/2006 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/25/2006 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $84
07/25/2006 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/08/2004 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/08/2004 56.3131 S&S ModNegligence $165
11/12/2003 56.18010 Non-S&S $0
11/12/2003 46.3(a) Non-S&S $0

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/11/2025 07/11/2025 2.50 1
10/02/2023 10/02/2023 7.25 1
11/29/2022 12/01/2022 16.25 1
11/02/2021 11/02/2021 2.00 1
07/14/2021 07/14/2021 4.50 1
08/24/2020 08/27/2020 7.75 1
05/21/2019 05/23/2019 7.75 1
08/08/2017 08/10/2017 9.00 1
11/04/2015 11/04/2015 10.25 1
04/29/2015 04/30/2015 15.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3003167
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates41.4816670, -74.7366670
Nearest TownSparrowbush, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does RIO PIT have?

RIO PIT has 33 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is RIO PIT?

RIO PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sparrowbush, NY, Orange County, NY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at RIO PIT?

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

Who operates RIO PIT?

RIO PIT is operated by MONTICELLO BLACK TOP CORP and controlled by Joseph Gottlieb Etal. MSHA Mine ID: 3003167.