Key Takeaway

Bar C Sand #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, VA. It has 12 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Helton Grading Inc.

Bar C Sand #1

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Helton Grading Inc

Controller: Tim Helton

Location: Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, VA

Employees: 2

12
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/12/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/19/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/19/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/19/2022 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/19/2022 41.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
10/20/2015 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $108
10/20/2015 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $243
10/20/2015 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $243
10/20/2015 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/01/2011 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/01/2011 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/01/2011 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/09/2025 10/16/2025 16.50 1
08/11/2025 08/25/2025 14.50 1
03/12/2025 03/27/2025 2.00 1
02/01/2024 02/23/2024 14.00 1
11/29/2022 01/15/2023 2.00 1
11/18/2022 11/27/2022 13.25 1
12/20/2021 01/18/2022 4.00 1
07/12/2021 07/19/2021 3.50 1
12/26/2019 12/26/2019 13.50 1
09/13/2019 09/16/2019 12.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407071
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates37.1083330, -81.7588890
Nearest TownCedar Bluff

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bar C Sand #1 have?

Bar C Sand #1 has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Bar C Sand #1?

Bar C Sand #1 is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, VA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bar C Sand #1?

According to MSHA records, Bar C Sand #1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bar C Sand #1?

Bar C Sand #1 is operated by Helton Grading Inc and controlled by Tim Helton. MSHA Mine ID: 4407071.