Key Takeaway

Mears is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Watson, St Helena County, LA. It has 90 violations on record (19 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mears Sand & Gravel, LLC.

Mears

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Mears Sand & Gravel, LLC

Controller: Craig S. Mears

Location: Watson, St Helena County, LA

Employees: 10

90
Violations
19
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$12K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/23/2025 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $151
10/22/2025 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/25/2025 56.12021 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/25/2025 56.12023 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/03/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/03/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $280
06/23/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/23/2023 56.12005 S&S ModNegligence $407
06/23/2023 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/23/2023 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/23/2023 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $407
01/26/2023 56.14132(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/26/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/27/2022 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/27/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/20/2022 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/20/2022 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/20/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/20/2022 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/20/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/26/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
07/09/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
09/14/2013 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 68d restricted
09/28/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
03/18/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
11/05/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost
04/30/2008 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
02/20/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
03/19/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
11/16/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/22/2025 10/23/2025 15.00 1
06/25/2025 06/26/2025 10.75 1
10/03/2024 10/08/2024 28.00 1
04/24/2024 04/25/2024 15.00 1
01/09/2024 01/10/2024 27.25 1
06/22/2023 06/23/2023 14.00 1
01/26/2023 01/27/2023 10.00 1
04/27/2022 04/29/2022 20.00 1
02/02/2022 02/02/2022 8.00 1
01/20/2022 01/20/2022 13.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1600883
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees10
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates30.6525000, -90.9027780
Nearest TownWatson

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mears have?

Mears has 90 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.

What type of mine is Mears?

Mears is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Watson, St Helena County, LA. It currently has 10 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mears?

According to MSHA records, Mears has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mears?

Mears is operated by Mears Sand & Gravel, LLC and controlled by Craig S. Mears. MSHA Mine ID: 1600883.