Key Takeaway
Burleson Sand is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Caldwell, Burleson County, TX. It has 53 violations on record (13 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Burleson Sand.
Burleson Sand
Operator: Burleson Sand
Controller: WildFire Energy LLC
Location: Caldwell, Burleson County, TX
Employees: 90
Recent Violations
View all 53 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 06/25/2025 | 56.9301 | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,448 |
| 06/25/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 06/25/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 06/24/2025 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 06/24/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 06/24/2025 | 56.14201(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 03/04/2025 | 46.7(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $714 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $642 |
| 03/04/2025 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 03/04/2025 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/13/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $204 |
| 06/13/2024 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $679 |
| 06/13/2024 | 56.12018 | S&S | ModNegligence | $679 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 56d lost |
| 04/11/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/06/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/07/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 180d restricted |
Inspections
View all 21 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 03/04/2026 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 06/23/2025 | 06/25/2025 | 30.75 | 1 |
| 03/03/2025 | 03/05/2025 | 39.75 | 1 |
| 07/15/2024 | 07/15/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2024 | 06/25/2024 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 06/11/2024 | 06/13/2024 | 54.00 | 2 |
| 03/10/2024 | 03/12/2024 | 54.50 | 1 |
| 07/11/2023 | 07/12/2023 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2023 | 04/12/2023 | 32.00 | 1 |
| 07/18/2022 | 07/20/2022 | 20.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Burleson Sand have?
Burleson Sand has 53 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Burleson Sand?
Burleson Sand is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Caldwell, Burleson County, TX. It currently has 90 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Burleson Sand?
According to MSHA records, Burleson Sand has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Burleson Sand?
Burleson Sand is operated by Burleson Sand and controlled by WildFire Energy LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4105369.