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
Operator: Blackwell Sand & Gravel LLC
Controller: Christopher E McDonald; Prentis M McDonald
Location: Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 33 →| 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
View all 53 →| 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 |
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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.