Key Takeaway
Tuscaloosa Quarry/Howton Pit is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, AL. It has 149 violations on record (45 S&S) and $36K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bunn Brothers Materials Inc.
Tuscaloosa Quarry/Howton Pit
Operator: Bunn Brothers Materials Inc
Controller: S T Bunn Jr
Location: Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, AL
Employees: 14
Recent Violations
View all 149 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/19/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/29/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/29/2024 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 10/29/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 02/13/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/23/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $271 |
| 02/07/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/07/2023 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/11/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/11/2022 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/11/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/11/2022 | 46.8(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $535 |
| 08/11/2022 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/20/2022 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $481 |
| 01/20/2022 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 01/20/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/20/2022 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 01/20/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2022 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 11d restricted |
| 03/26/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
Inspections
View all 79 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2025 | 05/30/2025 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 04/21/2025 | 04/21/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/12/2025 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 12/19/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 10/29/2024 | 11/05/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 08/20/2024 | 08/21/2024 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 25.75 | 1 |
| 09/22/2023 | 09/22/2023 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 06/05/2023 | 06/05/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 05/23/2023 | 05/24/2023 | 14.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
Related Mines
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tuscaloosa Quarry/Howton Pit have?
Tuscaloosa Quarry/Howton Pit has 149 MSHA violations on record, of which 45 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $36K.
What type of mine is Tuscaloosa Quarry/Howton Pit?
Tuscaloosa Quarry/Howton Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, AL. It currently has 14 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tuscaloosa Quarry/Howton Pit?
According to MSHA records, Tuscaloosa Quarry/Howton Pit has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tuscaloosa Quarry/Howton Pit?
Tuscaloosa Quarry/Howton Pit is operated by Bunn Brothers Materials Inc and controlled by S T Bunn Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 0103258.