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

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Virginia Vermiculite LLC

Controller: Ned Gumble

Location: Louisa, Louisa County, VA

Employees: 25

134
Violations
21
S&S Violations
23
Accidents
$21K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4405101
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionVermiculite
Employees25
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates38.0597220, -78.1483330
Nearest TownLouisa

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.