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

Abandoned Surface Stone

Operator: Oklahoma Natural Stone and Hardscapes

Controller: Terry Lee Nix

Location: RedOak, Latimer County, OK

39
Violations
11
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$11K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID3402142
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Limestone
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates34.9508330, -95.0802780
Nearest TownRedOak

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.