Key Takeaway
NORTH PIT AND PLANT is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hawkins, Wood County, TX. It has 92 violations on record (19 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Big Sandy Sand Company Inc.
NORTH PIT AND PLANT
Operator: Big Sandy Sand Company Inc
Controller: LeeAnn Bailey; John T Wright
Location: Hawkins, Wood County, TX
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 92 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $288 |
| 10/06/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/28/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/28/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/23/2025 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/23/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/27/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 | |
| 07/06/2022 | 56.20013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/06/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/26/2021 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/03/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/03/2021 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/03/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/19/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/19/2020 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/19/2020 | 56.14112(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $482 |
Inspections
View all 68 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | 10/31/2025 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/06/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 09/17/2025 | 09/18/2025 | 17.25 | 1 |
| 04/28/2025 | 04/28/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 01/23/2025 | 01/23/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 08/27/2024 | 08/29/2024 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 02/14/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 09/05/2023 | 09/05/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 03/06/2023 | 03/07/2023 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2022 | 07/11/2022 | 7.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does NORTH PIT AND PLANT have?
NORTH PIT AND PLANT has 92 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.
What type of mine is NORTH PIT AND PLANT?
NORTH PIT AND PLANT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hawkins, Wood County, TX. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at NORTH PIT AND PLANT?
According to MSHA records, NORTH PIT AND PLANT has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates NORTH PIT AND PLANT?
NORTH PIT AND PLANT is operated by Big Sandy Sand Company Inc and controlled by LeeAnn Bailey; John T Wright. MSHA Mine ID: 4102616.