Key Takeaway
Lake Wales Dry Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lake Wales, Polk County, FL. It has 157 violations on record (56 S&S) and $83K in proposed penalties. Operated by Standard Sand & Silica Company.
Lake Wales Dry Plant
Operator: Standard Sand & Silica Company
Controller: Valerie Carnes
Location: Lake Wales, Polk County, FL
Employees: 11
Recent Violations
View all 157 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/24/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 07/23/2025 | 56.14105 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 07/23/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/22/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,431 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.14206(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,749 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 07/22/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,133 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,749 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,749 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,371 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,749 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,431 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 20 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
| 09/25/2023 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 09/01/2021 | NONPOWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/07/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 05/19/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/13/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 12/11/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 26d restricted |
| 12/28/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 35d restricted |
| 08/14/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 108d lost, 1d restricted |
| 05/20/2010 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
Inspections
View all 99 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | 10/10/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 07/21/2025 | 07/24/2025 | 50.00 | 2 |
| 03/20/2025 | 03/21/2025 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 12/02/2024 | 12/03/2024 | 11.00 | 2 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 03/20/2024 | 03/25/2024 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 09/25/2023 | 10/05/2023 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 08/31/2023 | 09/01/2023 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 05/23/2023 | 05/23/2023 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lake Wales Dry Plant have?
Lake Wales Dry Plant has 157 MSHA violations on record, of which 56 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $83K.
What type of mine is Lake Wales Dry Plant?
Lake Wales Dry Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lake Wales, Polk County, FL. It currently has 11 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lake Wales Dry Plant?
According to MSHA records, Lake Wales Dry Plant has 20 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lake Wales Dry Plant?
Lake Wales Dry Plant is operated by Standard Sand & Silica Company and controlled by Valerie Carnes. MSHA Mine ID: 0800395.