Key Takeaway

Varos Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Slippery Rock, Butler County, PA. It has 3 violations on record (0 S&S) and $433 in proposed penalties. Operated by Natural Sand, Co, Inc.

Varos Mine

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Natural Sand, Co, Inc

Controller: Grant C McKnight

Location: Slippery Rock, Butler County, PA

Employees: 3

3
Violations
0
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$433
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/21/2024 47.41(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/02/2023 56.20003(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
03/02/2023 47.51 Non-S&S HighNegligence $143

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/11/2025 08/13/2025 11.00 1
10/02/2024 10/02/2024 2.25 1
05/21/2024 05/21/2024 6.50 1
03/07/2024 03/13/2024 2.00 1
03/02/2023 03/03/2023 10.00 1
12/15/2021 12/16/2021 7.25 1
01/21/2021 01/25/2021 7.25 1
11/14/2019 11/14/2019 7.50 1
12/11/2018 12/11/2018 7.00 1
12/20/2017 12/20/2017 4.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3610143
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionSand, Common
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.6788890, -79.7397220
Nearest TownSlippery Rock

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Varos Mine have?

Varos Mine has 3 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $433.

What type of mine is Varos Mine?

Varos Mine is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Slippery Rock, Butler County, PA. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Varos Mine?

According to MSHA records, Varos Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Varos Mine?

Varos Mine is operated by Natural Sand, Co, Inc and controlled by Grant C McKnight. MSHA Mine ID: 3610143.