Key Takeaway
Hempstead Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hempstead, Austin County, TX. It has 28 violations on record (4 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Viking Aggregates.
Hempstead Plant
Operator: Viking Aggregates
Controller: Rasmussen Group Inc
Location: Hempstead, Austin County, TX
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 28 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/10/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/10/2025 | 56.4501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/10/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/05/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/05/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/06/2024 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $576 |
| 06/06/2024 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $576 |
| 06/06/2024 | 46.9(c)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/29/2024 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/24/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/07/2022 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $215 |
| 07/19/2022 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/19/2022 | 47.44(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/19/2022 | 56.15004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/19/2022 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 07/19/2022 | 46.11(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $148 |
| 07/19/2022 | 46.3(b)(4) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 07/19/2022 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 11/23/2021 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 74d lost |
| 02/12/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/13/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/03/2022 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 12 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | 11/25/2025 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 07/18/2025 | 07/18/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/11/2025 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 03/05/2025 | 03/05/2025 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 06/06/2024 | 06/07/2024 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 02/29/2024 | 02/29/2024 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 08/24/2023 | 08/24/2023 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 12/06/2022 | 12/07/2022 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 07/25/2022 | 07/25/2022 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 07/19/2022 | 07/19/2022 | 10.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hempstead Plant have?
Hempstead Plant has 28 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Hempstead Plant?
Hempstead Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hempstead, Austin County, TX. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hempstead Plant?
According to MSHA records, Hempstead Plant has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hempstead Plant?
Hempstead Plant is operated by Viking Aggregates and controlled by Rasmussen Group Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4105593.