Key Takeaway
McDonald Pit is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Crystal Springs, Copiah County, MS. It has 13 violations on record (1 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by McDonald Sand and Gravel LLC.
McDonald Pit
Operator: McDonald Sand and Gravel LLC
Controller: Adam McDonald
Location: Crystal Springs, Copiah County, MS
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 13 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 01/30/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,712 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 41.11(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 47.31(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/27/2024 | 46.5(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $164 |
| 03/27/2024 | 46.4 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/16/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Inspections
View all 6 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | 01/08/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/15/2025 | 07/15/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 05/02/2025 | 05/02/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 01/30/2025 | 01/30/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 05/01/2024 | 05/03/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 03/27/2024 | 04/03/2024 | 31.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does McDonald Pit have?
McDonald Pit has 13 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is McDonald Pit?
McDonald Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Crystal Springs, Copiah County, MS. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at McDonald Pit?
According to MSHA records, McDonald Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates McDonald Pit?
McDonald Pit is operated by McDonald Sand and Gravel LLC and controlled by Adam McDonald. MSHA Mine ID: 2200851.