Key Takeaway
West Pit Great Bend is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Great Bend, Barton County, KS. It has 9 violations on record (2 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Venture Corporation.
West Pit Great Bend
Operator: Venture Corporation
Controller: Orville Spray III
Location: Great Bend, Barton County, KS
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 9 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2023 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/04/2023 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/26/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
Inspections
View all 5 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2025 | 03/05/2025 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 10/02/2023 | 10/03/2023 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 01/10/2023 | 01/11/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 01/04/2023 | 01/05/2023 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 07/25/2022 | 07/26/2022 | 12.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does West Pit Great Bend have?
West Pit Great Bend has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.
What type of mine is West Pit Great Bend?
West Pit Great Bend is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Great Bend, Barton County, KS. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at West Pit Great Bend?
According to MSHA records, West Pit Great Bend has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates West Pit Great Bend?
West Pit Great Bend is operated by Venture Corporation and controlled by Orville Spray III. MSHA Mine ID: 1401818.