Key Takeaway

Kona Sand Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii County, HI. It has 34 violations on record (6 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by West Hawaii Concrete.

Kona Sand Plant

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: West Hawaii Concrete

Controller: Knife River Corporation

Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii County, HI

Employees: 4

34
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/24/2025 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/22/2019 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
01/22/2019 56.4203 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
09/16/2015 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/02/2013 46.5(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/25/2013 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/23/2013 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/23/2013 46.5(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
03/26/2012 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/26/2012 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/26/2012 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/18/2011 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/02/2011 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/20/2010 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $243
04/19/2010 56.14105 S&S ModNegligence $392
02/27/2008 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/19/2006 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $838
11/01/2006 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $524
02/10/2006 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/10/2006 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/13/2026 02/13/2026 8.00 1
04/24/2025 04/28/2025 9.75 1
01/13/2025 01/15/2025 16.75 1
11/02/2020 11/02/2020 1.25 1
08/03/2020 08/05/2020 7.25 1
01/16/2019 01/22/2019 17.75 1
10/20/2017 10/20/2017 4.25 1
05/19/2017 05/19/2017 4.00 1
09/16/2015 09/16/2015 11.50 1
06/16/2015 06/16/2015 20.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID5100245
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates19.6802780, -156.0100000
Nearest TownKailua-Kona

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Kona Sand Plant have?

Kona Sand Plant has 34 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Kona Sand Plant?

Kona Sand Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii County, HI. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Kona Sand Plant?

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

Who operates Kona Sand Plant?

Kona Sand Plant is operated by West Hawaii Concrete and controlled by Knife River Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 5100245.