Key Takeaway
Ward Lake Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Susanville, Lassen County, CA. It has 243 violations on record (77 S&S) and $81K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hat Creek Construction Inc.
Ward Lake Pit
Operator: Hat Creek Construction Inc
Controller: Perry Thompson
Location: Susanville, Lassen County, CA
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 243 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/18/2025 | 56.14115(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 06/18/2025 | 56.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/18/2025 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/18/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/18/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/18/2025 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/18/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/27/2024 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/27/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/27/2024 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/19/2023 | 56.4130(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/19/2023 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/19/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/15/2022 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/04/2022 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $378 |
| 09/08/2021 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2007 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 10d lost, 10d restricted |
Inspections
View all 47 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 | 06/25/2025 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 06/18/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 08/26/2024 | 08/27/2024 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 05/11/2023 | 05/12/2023 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 04/19/2023 | 04/19/2023 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 12/15/2022 | 12/15/2022 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 08/03/2022 | 08/05/2022 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 03/28/2022 | 04/01/2022 | 23.25 | 1 |
| 09/07/2021 | 09/13/2021 | 37.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2021 | 02/12/2021 | 10.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Ward Lake Pit have?
Ward Lake Pit has 243 MSHA violations on record, of which 77 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $81K.
What type of mine is Ward Lake Pit?
Ward Lake Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Susanville, Lassen County, CA. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Ward Lake Pit?
According to MSHA records, Ward Lake Pit has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Ward Lake Pit?
Ward Lake Pit is operated by Hat Creek Construction Inc and controlled by Perry Thompson. MSHA Mine ID: 0404723.