Key Takeaway

Avant Mine is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sandersville, Washington County, GA. It has 232 violations on record (61 S&S) and $65K in proposed penalties. Operated by Southeastern Performance Minerals, LLC.

Avant Mine

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Southeastern Performance Minerals, LLC

Controller: David M Avant Jr; Paul D Coughlan

Location: Sandersville, Washington County, GA

Employees: 34

232
Violations
61
S&S Violations
13
Accidents
$65K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/04/2025 56.20003(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/04/2025 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/04/2025 56.20003(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/15/2025 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/15/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/06/2025 56.13015(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/06/2025 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $177
03/06/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/06/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/01/2023 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2023 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2023 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2023 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2023 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/19/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
01/19/2023 56.20013 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/19/2023 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/06/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/06/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/29/2025 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/12/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/30/2009 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 38d restricted
04/18/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost
01/07/2005 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 55d lost
07/03/2003 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None
12/16/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
09/10/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost
06/16/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 128d lost
05/17/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/10/2025 12/11/2025 3.00 1
12/04/2025 12/04/2025 12.00 1
07/22/2025 07/28/2025 6.00 1
07/15/2025 07/16/2025 25.00 2
03/06/2025 03/06/2025 0.00 0
03/05/2025 03/10/2025 25.75 1
08/21/2024 08/22/2024 15.00 1
01/30/2024 02/01/2024 30.00 1
06/01/2023 06/02/2023 14.50 1
01/19/2023 01/19/2023 11.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0901088
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees34
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.0315930, -82.9634540
Nearest TownSandersville

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Avant Mine have?

Avant Mine has 232 MSHA violations on record, of which 61 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $65K.

What type of mine is Avant Mine?

Avant Mine is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sandersville, Washington County, GA. It currently has 34 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Avant Mine?

According to MSHA records, Avant Mine has 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Avant Mine?

Avant Mine is operated by Southeastern Performance Minerals, LLC and controlled by David M Avant Jr; Paul D Coughlan. MSHA Mine ID: 0901088.