Key Takeaway
Letart 1 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Gallipolis Ferry, Mason County, WV. It has 69 violations on record (7 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Letart Corp.
Letart 1
Operator: Letart Corp
Controller: Jon P Thompson; Roy Thompson
Location: Gallipolis Ferry, Mason County, WV
Employees: 11
Recent Violations
View all 69 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2022 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/02/2018 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/02/2018 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/21/2018 | 56.9201 | S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 12/14/2017 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/13/2017 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/13/2017 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/04/2016 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/08/2015 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/08/2015 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/22/2015 | 56.14130(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/22/2015 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/21/2015 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/21/2015 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/21/2015 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/08/2014 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/08/2014 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/07/2014 | 56.11001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/07/2014 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/27/2014 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 16 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 12/12/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 6d lost, 5d restricted |
| 07/26/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 05/28/2018 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/20/2018 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 07/17/2015 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/13/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/28/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/20/2010 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 15d lost |
| 12/03/2008 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
Inspections
View all 65 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 02/11/2026 | 6.50 | 1 | |
| 08/26/2025 | 09/15/2025 | 44.00 | 2 |
| 03/07/2025 | 03/20/2025 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 09/18/2024 | 09/25/2024 | 40.00 | 2 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/22/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 09/26/2023 | 12/19/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 08/09/2023 | 08/14/2023 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 02/07/2023 | 03/10/2023 | 38.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Letart 1 have?
Letart 1 has 69 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.
What type of mine is Letart 1?
Letart 1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Gallipolis Ferry, Mason County, WV. It currently has 11 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Letart 1?
According to MSHA records, Letart 1 has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Letart 1?
Letart 1 is operated by Letart Corp and controlled by Jon P Thompson; Roy Thompson. MSHA Mine ID: 4607315.