Key Takeaway

Ross Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ross, Hamilton County, OH. It has 85 violations on record (28 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Welch Sand & Gravel Inc..

Ross Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Welch Sand & Gravel Inc.

Controller: Ronnie L Welch; James R Welch

Location: Ross, Hamilton County, OH

Employees: 8

85
Violations
28
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/29/2024 56.14131(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
02/22/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/27/2023 56.12013(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
11/21/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
04/12/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
11/16/2021 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
06/03/2021 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/25/2021 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/23/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
06/19/2018 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/18/2018 56.11001 S&S LowNegligence $118
11/02/2017 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/02/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
09/12/2017 46.11(b)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $129
09/12/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
09/12/2017 56.14107(a) S&S LowNegligence $116
04/06/2016 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/30/2015 56.12021 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/28/2015 56.11003 S&S LowNegligence $100
11/04/2014 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/28/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 36d restricted
09/29/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
09/13/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/14/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/02/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/15/2025 12/17/2025 17.00 1
08/06/2025 08/07/2025 9.50 1
04/23/2025 04/28/2025 25.00 1
12/16/2024 12/17/2024 17.50 1
08/28/2024 09/03/2024 12.25 1
02/28/2024 02/28/2024 3.50 1
02/21/2024 02/22/2024 14.00 1
04/27/2023 04/28/2023 17.25 1
11/21/2022 11/22/2022 13.25 1
04/11/2022 04/14/2022 34.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3302359
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees8
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates39.2955560, -84.6694440
Nearest TownRoss

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ross Pit have?

Ross Pit has 85 MSHA violations on record, of which 28 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is Ross Pit?

Ross Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ross, Hamilton County, OH. It currently has 8 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ross Pit?

According to MSHA records, Ross Pit has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Ross Pit?

Ross Pit is operated by Welch Sand & Gravel Inc. and controlled by Ronnie L Welch; James R Welch. MSHA Mine ID: 3302359.