Key Takeaway

Varin's Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Bolton, Chittenden County, VT. It has 22 violations on record (8 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Varin's Gravel Pit, LLC.

Varin's Pit

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Varin's Gravel Pit, LLC

Controller: Sue A Sinnamon

Location: Bolton, Chittenden County, VT

Employees: 2

22
Violations
8
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/29/2023 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
10/08/2019 56.3131 S&S ModNegligence $121
10/08/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
09/06/2018 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
10/27/2015 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
10/15/2014 47.42(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/15/2014 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/22/2013 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/27/2011 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/05/2010 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/05/2010 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2009 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
10/28/2009 56.9300(a) S&S HighNegligence $243
10/28/2009 56.11003 S&S HighNegligence $243
10/28/2009 56.9300(a) S&S HighNegligence $243
10/27/2009 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,140
05/19/2009 47.42(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/19/2009 56.3200 S&S ModNegligence $243
05/27/2008 56.9301 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/11/2007 56.3200 S&S ModNegligence $108

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/21/2024 10/21/2024 6.50 1
08/25/2024 08/26/2024 5.25 1
07/27/2023 07/27/2023 14.75 1
06/29/2023 06/29/2023 7.25 1
10/07/2021 10/12/2021 11.50 1
09/27/2021 09/30/2021 15.75 1
08/23/2021 08/23/2021 6.00 1
10/07/2019 10/10/2019 13.75 1
04/23/2019 04/24/2019 4.75 1
09/06/2018 09/17/2018 13.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4300637
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates44.3844440, -72.9144440
Nearest TownBolton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Varin's Pit have?

Varin's Pit has 22 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Varin's Pit?

Varin's Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Bolton, Chittenden County, VT. It currently has 2 employees.

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

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

Who operates Varin's Pit?

Varin's Pit is operated by Varin's Gravel Pit, LLC and controlled by Sue A Sinnamon. MSHA Mine ID: 4300637.