Key Takeaway

Independent Mine is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lake Wales, Lake County, FL. It has 129 violations on record (30 S&S) and $31K in proposed penalties. Operated by E R Jahna Industries Inc.

Independent Mine

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: E R Jahna Industries Inc

Controller: E R Jahna Industries Inc

Location: Lake Wales, Lake County, FL

Employees: 46

129
Violations
30
S&S Violations
51
Accidents
$31K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/03/2022 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $183
08/03/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/18/2021 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/18/2021 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/22/2019 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/14/2018 56.14130(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,031
11/14/2018 46.11(a) S&S LowNegligence $232
11/14/2018 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/14/2018 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/14/2018 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/04/2018 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
11/21/2017 56.12023 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
11/21/2017 56.4130(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/20/2017 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
05/09/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/15/2016 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
09/21/2016 56.9101 S&S LowNegligence $114
05/19/2016 56.4402 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/06/2015 56.14213(a) S&S ModNegligence $162
10/06/2015 56.11004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/06/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted
01/20/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 76d restricted
08/06/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/03/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 38d restricted
06/11/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
09/21/2016 POWERED HAULAGE INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None
07/27/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 58d restricted
06/10/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 43d restricted
04/17/2013 OTHER ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
05/05/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/08/2025 10/09/2025 12.25 1
07/23/2025 07/23/2025 10.00 1
01/23/2025 01/28/2025 5.25 1
05/10/2024 05/10/2024 18.00 2
01/29/2024 02/01/2024 20.25 1
08/14/2023 08/16/2023 14.00 1
02/21/2023 02/23/2023 14.75 1
08/15/2022 08/15/2022 3.00 1
08/02/2022 08/03/2022 10.25 1
11/01/2021 11/01/2021 9.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0801021
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees46
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates28.5161110, -81.7002780
Nearest TownLake Wales

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Independent Mine have?

Independent Mine has 129 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $31K.

What type of mine is Independent Mine?

Independent Mine is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lake Wales, Lake County, FL. It currently has 46 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Independent Mine?

According to MSHA records, Independent Mine has 51 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Independent Mine?

Independent Mine is operated by E R Jahna Industries Inc and controlled by E R Jahna Industries Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0801021.