Key Takeaway
Varnell Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in RedOak, Latimer County, OK. It has 39 violations on record (11 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by Oklahoma Natural Stone and Hardscapes.
Varnell Pit
Operator: Oklahoma Natural Stone and Hardscapes
Controller: Terry Lee Nix
Location: RedOak, Latimer County, OK
Recent Violations
View all 39 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2023 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 12/10/2019 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/17/2019 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/17/2019 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/19/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 12/19/2018 | 56.14211(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $558 |
| 07/18/2018 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $225 |
| 11/28/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $128 |
| 11/28/2017 | 56.3401 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $462 |
| 11/28/2017 | 56.18009 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $208 |
| 11/28/2017 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $462 |
| 11/28/2017 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 09/19/2017 | 56.5002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,010 |
| 09/19/2017 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,010 |
| 09/19/2017 | 62.110(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $677 |
| 09/19/2017 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $677 |
| 09/18/2017 | 56.15003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $677 |
| 05/30/2017 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 05/08/2017 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $126 |
| 05/08/2017 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $126 |
Inspections
View all 17 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2023 | 07/10/2023 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 07/26/2022 | 07/27/2022 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/19/2021 | 04/19/2021 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 12/10/2019 | 12/10/2019 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 09/17/2019 | 09/17/2019 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 12/19/2018 | 12/19/2018 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 07/18/2018 | 07/18/2018 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 11/28/2017 | 11/29/2017 | 38.75 | 1 |
| 09/18/2017 | 09/19/2017 | 20.25 | 2 |
| 05/30/2017 | 05/31/2017 | 9.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Varnell Pit have?
Varnell Pit has 39 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.
What type of mine is Varnell Pit?
Varnell Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in RedOak, Latimer County, OK. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Varnell Pit?
According to MSHA records, Varnell Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Varnell Pit?
Varnell Pit is operated by Oklahoma Natural Stone and Hardscapes and controlled by Terry Lee Nix. MSHA Mine ID: 3402142.