Key Takeaway
Audubon Sand Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Suffolk, Suffolk (City) County, VA. It has 20 violations on record (4 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paxton Contractors Corporation.
Audubon Sand Pit
Operator: Paxton Contractors Corporation
Controller: Jeffrey A Paxton
Location: Suffolk, Suffolk (City) County, VA
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 20 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 05/14/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/12/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2024 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/30/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/08/2023 | 56.20008(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/27/2023 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/27/2023 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/08/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/08/2022 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/08/2022 | 46.11(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 06/15/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $234 |
| 02/04/2021 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/04/2021 | 56.14132(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/04/2021 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/04/2021 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/23/2020 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/23/2020 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $298 |
| 04/23/2020 | 46.8(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $137 |
| 04/23/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Inspections
View all 13 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | 11/12/2025 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 05/13/2025 | 05/14/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 02/12/2025 | 03/20/2025 | 38.50 | 2 |
| 04/30/2024 | 05/15/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 11/08/2023 | 11/14/2023 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/27/2023 | 04/28/2023 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 12/07/2022 | 12/15/2022 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 06/15/2022 | 06/16/2022 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 02/07/2022 | 02/09/2022 | 13.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Audubon Sand Pit have?
Audubon Sand Pit has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Audubon Sand Pit?
Audubon Sand Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Suffolk, Suffolk (City) County, VA. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Audubon Sand Pit?
According to MSHA records, Audubon Sand Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Audubon Sand Pit?
Audubon Sand Pit is operated by Paxton Contractors Corporation and controlled by Jeffrey A Paxton. MSHA Mine ID: 4407398.