Key Takeaway
R. E. SANSOM MINE & MILL is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Louisa, Louisa County, VA. It has 134 violations on record (21 S&S) and $21K in proposed penalties. Operated by Virginia Vermiculite LLC.
R. E. SANSOM MINE & MILL
Operator: Virginia Vermiculite LLC
Controller: Ned Gumble
Location: Louisa, Louisa County, VA
Employees: 25
Recent Violations
View all 134 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 | 56.12016 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/04/2025 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 08/06/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/31/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/11/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/11/2023 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/11/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/11/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/11/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/11/2023 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 07/11/2023 | 56.14100 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/11/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/22/2022 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/17/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/15/2022 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/31/2021 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/31/2021 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/31/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/08/2020 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 23 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/24/2020 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 7d lost, 99d restricted |
| 03/07/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 665d lost, 140d restricted |
| 11/14/2017 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 1d lost |
| 10/13/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 03/17/2016 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 75d lost |
| 09/20/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 17d lost, 34d restricted |
| 08/20/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 7d lost, 24d restricted |
| 06/29/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 07/21/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 4d lost, 89d restricted |
Inspections
View all 70 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2025 | 05/28/2025 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 02/03/2025 | 02/04/2025 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 08/05/2024 | 08/07/2024 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 10/10/2023 | 03/14/2024 | 85.75 | 1 |
| 07/11/2023 | 09/22/2023 | 38.00 | 2 |
| 01/25/2023 | 03/16/2023 | 30.25 | 2 |
| 07/20/2022 | 07/29/2022 | 41.75 | 1 |
| 03/14/2022 | 03/30/2022 | 46.50 | 1 |
| 08/30/2021 | 09/02/2021 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 10/06/2020 | 10/27/2020 | 35.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does R. E. SANSOM MINE & MILL have?
R. E. SANSOM MINE & MILL has 134 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $21K.
What type of mine is R. E. SANSOM MINE & MILL?
R. E. SANSOM MINE & MILL is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Louisa, Louisa County, VA. It currently has 25 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at R. E. SANSOM MINE & MILL?
According to MSHA records, R. E. SANSOM MINE & MILL has 23 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates R. E. SANSOM MINE & MILL?
R. E. SANSOM MINE & MILL is operated by Virginia Vermiculite LLC and controlled by Ned Gumble. MSHA Mine ID: 4405101.