Key Takeaway

Blackwell Sand & Gravel is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS. It has 33 violations on record (8 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Blackwell Sand & Gravel LLC.

Blackwell Sand & Gravel

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Blackwell Sand & Gravel LLC

Controller: Christopher E McDonald; Prentis M McDonald

Location: Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS

Employees: 6

33
Violations
8
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/21/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S NoNegligence $151
02/21/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/16/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
11/16/2023 56.12016 Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
10/16/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
05/12/2022 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $321
10/14/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
10/23/2019 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/25/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/20/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
10/14/2015 56.9100 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/14/2015 56.13017 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/14/2015 56.13017 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/04/2014 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $100
08/27/2014 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $108
08/27/2014 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
04/15/2014 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2012 56.4601 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/14/2011 46.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/18/2010 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/29/2025 10/30/2025 11.00 1
09/02/2025 09/03/2025 17.00 1
03/07/2025 03/07/2025 5.00 1
02/21/2025 02/21/2025 6.50 1
06/24/2024 06/25/2024 4.00 1
06/11/2024 06/24/2024 9.75 1
11/16/2023 11/16/2023 8.75 1
05/26/2023 05/26/2023 0.00 0
01/24/2023 01/24/2023 3.00 1
05/12/2022 05/12/2022 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2200480
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates32.3644440, -88.7036110
Nearest TownMeridian

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Blackwell Sand & Gravel have?

Blackwell Sand & Gravel has 33 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Blackwell Sand & Gravel?

Blackwell Sand & Gravel is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Blackwell Sand & Gravel?

According to MSHA records, Blackwell Sand & Gravel has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Blackwell Sand & Gravel?

Blackwell Sand & Gravel is operated by Blackwell Sand & Gravel LLC and controlled by Christopher E McDonald; Prentis M McDonald. MSHA Mine ID: 2200480.