Key Takeaway
Tower Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Oil City, Venango County, PA. It has 11 violations on record (0 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Joe Klapec & Son Inc..
Tower Pit
Operator: Joe Klapec & Son Inc.
Controller: William Joseph Klapec
Location: Oil City, Venango County, PA
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 11 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 09/16/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/08/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/20/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 12/28/2020 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 08/27/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 06/09/2016 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/29/2014 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/18/2014 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/26/2013 | 41.11(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 08/26/2013 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 14 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2025 | 03/19/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 09/09/2024 | 09/17/2024 | 26.25 | 2 |
| 02/12/2024 | 02/12/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 02/08/2024 | 02/08/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 03/20/2023 | 03/21/2023 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 12/20/2021 | 12/21/2021 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 12/28/2020 | 12/28/2020 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 02/20/2020 | 02/20/2020 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 09/05/2019 | 09/05/2019 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 08/27/2019 | 08/27/2019 | 7.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tower Pit have?
Tower Pit has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.
What type of mine is Tower Pit?
Tower Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Oil City, Venango County, PA. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tower Pit?
According to MSHA records, Tower Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tower Pit?
Tower Pit is operated by Joe Klapec & Son Inc. and controlled by William Joseph Klapec. MSHA Mine ID: 3610048.