Key Takeaway
Virkler's Watson Gravel Pit, Gate I & II is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lowville, Lewis County, NY. It has 71 violations on record (17 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by V S Virkler & Son Inc.
Virkler's Watson Gravel Pit, Gate I & II
Operator: V S Virkler & Son Inc
Controller: Joseph L Virkler
Location: Lowville, Lewis County, NY
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 71 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2024 | 56.12016 | S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 05/03/2023 | 56.3131 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/03/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/03/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/10/2022 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $349 |
| 06/02/2021 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/17/2020 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/24/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/23/2019 | 56.3131 | S&S | ModNegligence | $319 |
| 08/09/2018 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/06/2017 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/03/2015 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/03/2015 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/07/2015 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/07/2015 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/28/2014 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/06/2012 | 56.4011 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/06/2012 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 09/06/2012 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 34 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 08/05/2025 | 08/06/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 04/29/2024 | 04/30/2024 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 05/18/2023 | 05/18/2023 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 05/03/2023 | 05/04/2023 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 05/10/2022 | 05/11/2022 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 06/01/2021 | 06/03/2021 | 27.25 | 1 |
| 09/17/2020 | 09/18/2020 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 10/30/2019 | 10/30/2019 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 10/23/2019 | 10/24/2019 | 13.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Virkler's Watson Gravel Pit, Gate I & II have?
Virkler's Watson Gravel Pit, Gate I & II has 71 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Virkler's Watson Gravel Pit, Gate I & II?
Virkler's Watson Gravel Pit, Gate I & II is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lowville, Lewis County, NY. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Virkler's Watson Gravel Pit, Gate I & II?
According to MSHA records, Virkler's Watson Gravel Pit, Gate I & II has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Virkler's Watson Gravel Pit, Gate I & II?
Virkler's Watson Gravel Pit, Gate I & II is operated by V S Virkler & Son Inc and controlled by Joseph L Virkler. MSHA Mine ID: 3001610.