Key Takeaway
Bellwood Sand Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Geneva, Geneva County, AL. It has 87 violations on record (16 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Couch Aggregates LLC.
Bellwood Sand Plant
Operator: Couch Aggregates LLC
Controller: AFTA, LLC; Steve Shaw
Location: Geneva, Geneva County, AL
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 87 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2026 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2025 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/13/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/13/2023 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/13/2023 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 10/12/2022 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/12/2022 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/13/2022 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $442 |
| 07/13/2022 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/18/2021 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/18/2021 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/14/2020 | 46.9(c)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/12/2019 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/01/2018 | 56.15020 | S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 07/31/2018 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/31/2018 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/31/2018 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/20/2018 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 88d restricted |
| 03/28/2011 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | 37d lost |
Inspections
View all 63 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | 01/30/2026 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 05/13/2025 | 05/14/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 01/13/2025 | 01/15/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 05/02/2024 | 05/05/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2023 | 12/06/2023 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 07/13/2023 | 07/18/2023 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 10/11/2022 | 10/16/2022 | 24.50 | 1 |
| 08/08/2022 | 08/08/2022 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 07/12/2022 | 07/13/2022 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 12/01/2021 | 12/01/2021 | 4.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bellwood Sand Plant have?
Bellwood Sand Plant has 87 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Bellwood Sand Plant?
Bellwood Sand Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Geneva, Geneva County, AL. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Bellwood Sand Plant?
According to MSHA records, Bellwood Sand Plant has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bellwood Sand Plant?
Bellwood Sand Plant is operated by Couch Aggregates LLC and controlled by AFTA, LLC; Steve Shaw. MSHA Mine ID: 0100578.