Key Takeaway

Friendswood Sandpit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Friendswood, Galveston County, TX. It has 10 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sprint Sand & Clay L P.

Friendswood Sandpit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Sprint Sand & Clay L P

Controller: Donald L Poarch; Joseph B Swinbank

Location: Friendswood, Galveston County, TX

10
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/30/2005 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $60
03/31/2005 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $60
03/29/2005 46.5(a) S&S HighNegligence $700
08/25/2004 57.14132(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/18/2004 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/18/2004 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $153
02/18/2004 56.4201(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
03/26/2003 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/25/2003 46.11(b)(6) S&S HighNegligence $248
08/14/2000 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $97

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/28/2005 12/07/2005 14.50 1
07/19/2005 07/19/2005 9.00 1
03/29/2005 03/29/2005 10.00 1
09/02/2004 09/02/2004 9.00 1
08/25/2004 08/25/2004 8.00 1
02/18/2004 02/19/2004 21.00 1
09/18/2003 09/18/2003 6.00 1
09/18/2003 09/18/2003 1.00 1
03/25/2003 03/26/2003 36.00 1
10/24/2002 10/24/2002 2.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4104186
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionSand, Common
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates29.5262970, -95.1851230
Nearest TownFriendswood

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Friendswood Sandpit have?

Friendswood Sandpit has 10 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Friendswood Sandpit?

Friendswood Sandpit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Friendswood, Galveston County, TX. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Friendswood Sandpit?

According to MSHA records, Friendswood Sandpit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Friendswood Sandpit?

Friendswood Sandpit is operated by Sprint Sand & Clay L P and controlled by Donald L Poarch; Joseph B Swinbank. MSHA Mine ID: 4104186.