Key Takeaway

Boyer Island Sand Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Newport, Cocke County, TN. It has 9 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hommel Construction Company.

Boyer Island Sand Mine

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Hommel Construction Company

Controller: Guy Hommel

Location: Newport, Cocke County, TN

9
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/08/2008 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/21/2008 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/21/2008 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/21/2008 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/21/2008 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/21/2008 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/21/2008 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/21/2008 56.9300(a) S&S HighNegligence $807
08/21/2008 56.9300(a) S&S HighNegligence $807

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/04/2008 12/08/2008 2.00 1
09/15/2008 09/17/2008 16.00 1
08/20/2008 08/22/2008 23.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4003326
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates35.9557650, -83.1500690
Nearest TownNewport

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Boyer Island Sand Mine have?

Boyer Island Sand Mine has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Boyer Island Sand Mine?

Boyer Island Sand Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Newport, Cocke County, TN. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Boyer Island Sand Mine?

According to MSHA records, Boyer Island Sand Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Boyer Island Sand Mine?

Boyer Island Sand Mine is operated by Hommel Construction Company and controlled by Guy Hommel. MSHA Mine ID: 4003326.