Key Takeaway
BLANKENBURG PIT is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in LaGrange, Fayette County, TX. It has 59 violations on record (8 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Leward Anders & Sons Inc.
BLANKENBURG PIT
Operator: Leward Anders & Sons Inc
Controller: Gary Anders
Location: LaGrange, Fayette County, TX
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 59 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/16/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/25/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/05/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/18/2022 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/18/2021 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/07/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $146 |
| 08/06/2020 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/25/2020 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/10/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 09/10/2019 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 09/10/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/10/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/20/2018 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/31/2018 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/10/2018 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/22/2017 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
Inspections
View all 67 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 07/16/2025 | 07/16/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/03/2025 | 03/05/2025 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 04/16/2024 | 04/17/2024 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 01/04/2024 | 01/05/2024 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 07/24/2023 | 07/25/2023 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 04/05/2023 | 04/05/2023 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 08/18/2022 | 08/18/2022 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 04/04/2022 | 04/04/2022 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 05/18/2021 | 05/18/2021 | 4.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BLANKENBURG PIT have?
BLANKENBURG PIT has 59 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.
What type of mine is BLANKENBURG PIT?
BLANKENBURG PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in LaGrange, Fayette County, TX. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BLANKENBURG PIT?
According to MSHA records, BLANKENBURG PIT has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BLANKENBURG PIT?
BLANKENBURG PIT is operated by Leward Anders & Sons Inc and controlled by Gary Anders. MSHA Mine ID: 4103937.