Key Takeaway

Sassman's Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Dickens, Clay County, IA. It has 2 violations on record (1 S&S) and $419 in proposed penalties. Operated by Abel Drainage & Excavating, Inc.

Sassman's Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Abel Drainage & Excavating, Inc

Controller: Corley Abel; Clark Abel

Location: Dickens, Clay County, IA

2
Violations
1
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$419
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/04/2021 46.5 Non-S&S ModNegligence $139
10/18/2017 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $280

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/09/2023 05/09/2023 2.50 1
06/22/2022 06/22/2022 2.75 1
08/04/2021 08/04/2021 11.50 1
06/04/2020 06/04/2020 3.50 1
10/04/2018 10/04/2018 4.25 1
10/18/2017 10/18/2017 4.50 1
10/13/2016 10/13/2016 6.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1302458
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates43.1308330, -95.0205560
Nearest TownDickens

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sassman's Pit have?

Sassman's Pit has 2 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $419.

What type of mine is Sassman's Pit?

Sassman's Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Dickens, Clay County, IA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sassman's Pit?

According to MSHA records, Sassman's Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sassman's Pit?

Sassman's Pit is operated by Abel Drainage & Excavating, Inc and controlled by Corley Abel; Clark Abel. MSHA Mine ID: 1302458.