Key Takeaway
Cotton Fields is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Columbus, Lowndes County, MS. It has 56 violations on record (12 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Baldwin Sand and Gravel.
Cotton Fields
Operator: Baldwin Sand and Gravel
Controller: William G Yates Jr
Location: Columbus, Lowndes County, MS
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 56 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $214 |
| 10/26/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/01/2023 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/01/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/14/2022 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/14/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 01/12/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 01/26/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 07/23/2020 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/23/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/23/2020 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/19/2019 | 56.14131(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/23/2019 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/23/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/23/2019 | 56.14109(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/23/2019 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 03/12/2019 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/12/2019 | 56.14201(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 03/09/2017 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/28/2016 | 56.14112(a)(1) | S&S | LowNegligence | $157 |
Inspections
View all 47 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | 02/13/2026 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 05/27/2025 | 05/28/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 02/04/2025 | 02/07/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 04/23/2024 | 04/25/2024 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 11/13/2023 | 11/13/2023 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 10/26/2023 | 10/26/2023 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/01/2023 | 02/03/2023 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 06/14/2022 | 06/14/2022 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 01/12/2022 | 01/12/2022 | 13.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cotton Fields have?
Cotton Fields has 56 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is Cotton Fields?
Cotton Fields is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Columbus, Lowndes County, MS. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cotton Fields?
According to MSHA records, Cotton Fields has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cotton Fields?
Cotton Fields is operated by Baldwin Sand and Gravel and controlled by William G Yates Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 2200791.