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

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Wood Materials LLC

Controller: Donald W Wood Jr; Pearce F Wood

Location: Algiers, Orleans County, LA

Employees: 2

24
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1601565
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates29.9191670, -90.2008330
Nearest TownAlgiers

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.