Key Takeaway
Lower Coast Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Algiers, Orleans County, LA. It has 24 violations on record (5 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Wood Materials LLC.
Lower Coast Pit
Operator: Wood Materials LLC
Controller: Donald W Wood Jr; Pearce F Wood
Location: Algiers, Orleans County, LA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 24 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | 56.20003(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/15/2025 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/10/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/10/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/21/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/21/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/21/2023 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/21/2023 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/25/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/03/2022 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/24/2021 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/24/2021 | 46.9 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/04/2020 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/30/2020 | 56.20013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/21/2019 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 05/21/2019 | 56.15004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $326 |
| 10/02/2018 | 46.11(b)(4) | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 04/12/2018 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/12/2018 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/03/2018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Inspections
View all 20 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | 01/22/2026 | 9.75 | 2 |
| 04/15/2025 | 04/16/2025 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 10/10/2024 | 10/10/2024 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 07/09/2024 | 07/09/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 11/21/2023 | 11/21/2023 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 06/20/2023 | 06/21/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/31/2023 | 02/01/2023 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 05/25/2022 | 05/26/2022 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 01/03/2022 | 01/03/2022 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 05/24/2021 | 05/24/2021 | 9.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lower Coast Pit have?
Lower Coast Pit has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Lower Coast Pit?
Lower Coast Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Algiers, Orleans County, LA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lower Coast Pit?
According to MSHA records, Lower Coast Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lower Coast Pit?
Lower Coast Pit is operated by Wood Materials LLC and controlled by Donald W Wood Jr; Pearce F Wood. MSHA Mine ID: 1601565.