Key Takeaway
Space Farms Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Wantage, Sussex County, NJ. It has 10 violations on record (2 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Wantage Excavating Co., Inc..
Space Farms Pit
Operator: Wantage Excavating Co., Inc.
Controller: David M Vander Groef
Location: Wantage, Sussex County, NJ
Recent Violations
View all 10 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2017 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/04/2010 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/24/2009 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/24/2009 | 41.20 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/24/2009 | 46.5(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,842 |
| 03/24/2009 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/24/2009 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/24/2009 | 47.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/24/2009 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/24/2009 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
Inspections
View all 16 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2021 | 11/15/2021 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 08/16/2020 | 08/18/2020 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 10/18/2018 | 10/19/2018 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 10/16/2017 | 10/18/2017 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 09/05/2017 | 09/05/2017 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 08/22/2017 | 08/23/2017 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 06/22/2016 | 06/22/2016 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 11/12/2014 | 11/12/2014 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 08/28/2014 | 08/28/2014 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 07/18/2013 | 07/18/2013 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Space Farms Pit have?
Space Farms Pit has 10 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Space Farms Pit?
Space Farms Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Wantage, Sussex County, NJ. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Space Farms Pit?
According to MSHA records, Space Farms Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Space Farms Pit?
Space Farms Pit is operated by Wantage Excavating Co., Inc. and controlled by David M Vander Groef. MSHA Mine ID: 2801023.