Key Takeaway
Cypress Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Moundville, Hale County, AL. It has 191 violations on record (60 S&S) and $185K in proposed penalties. Operated by Davis Sand & Gravel.
Cypress Pit
Operator: Davis Sand & Gravel
Controller: Ronald Tyler Davis; Christopher Howard Davis
Location: Moundville, Hale County, AL
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 191 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/26/2025 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 07/16/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 07/16/2024 | 46.6(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $10,842 |
| 07/16/2024 | 46.5(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,748 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.14104(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $558 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $558 |
| 03/28/2023 | 46.5(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $418 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,772 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $155 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 03/28/2023 | 56.18014 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $558 |
| 02/06/2023 | 56.12002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,772 |
| 02/02/2023 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,703 |
| 02/02/2023 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $834 |
| 02/02/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $834 |
| 02/02/2023 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $19,410 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 13d lost, 105d restricted |
| 01/30/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 55d restricted |
| 10/03/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/26/2007 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 02/10/2006 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 08/09/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 83 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | 01/06/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 06/06/2025 | 06/06/2025 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/25/2025 | 02/28/2025 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 09/11/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 07/16/2024 | 07/19/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 10/12/2023 | 10/12/2023 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 10/03/2023 | 10/03/2023 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 06/06/2023 | 09/06/2023 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 04/03/2023 | 04/03/2023 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 03/28/2023 | 03/29/2023 | 18.00 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cypress Pit have?
Cypress Pit has 191 MSHA violations on record, of which 60 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $185K.
What type of mine is Cypress Pit?
Cypress Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Moundville, Hale County, AL. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cypress Pit?
According to MSHA records, Cypress Pit has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cypress Pit?
Cypress Pit is operated by Davis Sand & Gravel and controlled by Ronald Tyler Davis; Christopher Howard Davis. MSHA Mine ID: 0102087.