Key Takeaway

Owl's Head Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Freeport, Walton County, FL. It has 35 violations on record (13 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Owl's Head Sod Farm, LTD, LLP.

Owl's Head Mine

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Owl's Head Sod Farm, LTD, LLP

Controller: Chandler Construction Company Inc

Location: Freeport, Walton County, FL

35
Violations
13
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$15K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/05/2007 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/05/2007 56.18010 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
02/16/2006 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $524
02/16/2006 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $524
02/16/2006 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $524
02/16/2006 56.14100(b) S&S HighNegligence $1,566
02/16/2006 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $524
02/16/2006 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $268
02/16/2006 Non-S&S HighNegligence $500
02/16/2006 56.14101(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $2,160
12/13/2005 56.11002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $177
12/13/2005 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $440
12/13/2005 56.12018 S&S ModNegligence $723
12/13/2005 56.12032 S&S HighNegligence $1,402
12/13/2005 56.14107(a) S&S HighNegligence $963
12/13/2005 56.14107(a) S&S HighNegligence $963
12/13/2005 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $440
12/13/2005 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $324
12/13/2005 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $324
12/13/2005 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $324

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/26/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/08/2008 12/09/2008 17.50 1
04/23/2008 04/23/2008 16.00 1
12/02/2007 12/05/2007 4.25 1
04/18/2007 04/18/2007 15.50 1
05/18/2006 05/18/2006 10.00 1
05/08/2006 05/08/2006 1.50 1
03/20/2006 03/20/2006 8.00 1
02/16/2006 02/16/2006 21.00 1
02/14/2006 02/14/2006 5.00 1
12/13/2005 12/16/2005 22.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0801317
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionSand, Common
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates30.4556080, -86.1314190
Nearest TownFreeport

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Owl's Head Mine have?

Owl's Head Mine has 35 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.

What type of mine is Owl's Head Mine?

Owl's Head Mine is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Freeport, Walton County, FL. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Owl's Head Mine?

According to MSHA records, Owl's Head Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Owl's Head Mine?

Owl's Head Mine is operated by Owl's Head Sod Farm, LTD, LLP and controlled by Chandler Construction Company Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0801317.