Key Takeaway

Duplessis Sand Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Belle Chasse, Plaquemines County, LA. It has 70 violations on record (15 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Leon Duplessis & Sons, Inc..

Duplessis Sand Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Leon Duplessis & Sons, Inc.

Controller: Alex P Duplessis

Location: Belle Chasse, Plaquemines County, LA

70
Violations
15
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/19/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/01/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/01/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/01/2022 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/16/2021 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/16/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/07/2021 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/27/2020 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/27/2020 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/22/2019 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/22/2019 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
01/24/2019 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/09/2018 46.11(b)(7) Non-S&S ModNegligence $128
11/14/2017 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/14/2017 56.4101 S&S ModNegligence $118
11/14/2017 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/14/2017 56.12025 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/14/2017 56.20001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/27/2017 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/27/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/27/2024 03/27/2024 7.25 1
10/19/2022 10/19/2022 4.00 1
02/01/2022 02/02/2022 6.50 1
08/16/2021 08/16/2021 9.25 1
01/07/2021 01/07/2021 9.00 1
06/04/2020 06/04/2020 9.00 1
05/27/2020 05/27/2020 15.00 1
10/22/2019 10/23/2019 23.25 1
05/21/2019 05/22/2019 8.00 1
01/23/2019 01/24/2019 18.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1601359
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates30.2683330, -90.9391670
Nearest TownBelle Chasse

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Duplessis Sand Pit have?

Duplessis Sand Pit has 70 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is Duplessis Sand Pit?

Duplessis Sand Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Belle Chasse, Plaquemines County, LA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Duplessis Sand Pit?

According to MSHA records, Duplessis Sand Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Duplessis Sand Pit?

Duplessis Sand Pit is operated by Leon Duplessis & Sons, Inc. and controlled by Alex P Duplessis. MSHA Mine ID: 1601359.