Key Takeaway

Columbus Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN. It has 77 violations on record (23 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nugent Sand Company.

Columbus Plant

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Nugent Sand Company

Controller: N S C Corp; Sibo Services Inc

Location: Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN

Employees: 7

77
Violations
23
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$14K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/14/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/04/2025 56.20013 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/04/2025 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/04/2025 56.12020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/04/2025 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $549
02/04/2025 56.12006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/04/2025 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $165
02/04/2025 56.15004 S&S ModNegligence $165
02/04/2025 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/04/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/04/2025 56.12018 S&S ModNegligence $165
09/18/2024 56.14112(a) S&S ModNegligence $239
09/18/2024 56.14110 S&S ModNegligence $161
09/09/2024 56.4500 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/09/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/09/2024 56.4200(b)(2) S&S ModNegligence $147
09/09/2024 56.18002(a) S&S HighNegligence $2,945
09/09/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $161
09/09/2024 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $161
09/09/2024 56.20008(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $161

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/13/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
08/24/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/02/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/22/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
07/14/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/03/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/14/2025 10/20/2025 22.75 1
09/04/2025 09/08/2025 11.00 1
02/03/2025 02/18/2025 31.00 2
09/09/2024 09/19/2024 39.75 2
03/12/2024 03/19/2024 1.75 1
08/03/2023 08/14/2023 12.75 1
10/18/2022 10/24/2022 10.00 1
06/27/2022 06/28/2022 21.75 1
03/28/2022 03/28/2022 11.25 1
01/31/2022 02/01/2022 16.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1200937
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees7
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates39.2538890, -85.9394440
Nearest TownColumbus

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Columbus Plant have?

Columbus Plant has 77 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.

What type of mine is Columbus Plant?

Columbus Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN. It currently has 7 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Columbus Plant?

According to MSHA records, Columbus Plant has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Columbus Plant?

Columbus Plant is operated by Nugent Sand Company and controlled by N S C Corp; Sibo Services Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1200937.