Key Takeaway

Ripley Sand is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Ripley, Tippah County, MS. It has 10 violations on record (3 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ripley Sand LLC.

Ripley Sand

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Ripley Sand LLC

Controller: Stephanie Rowell; Craig Rowell

Location: Ripley, Tippah County, MS

Employees: 2

10
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/06/2026 56.14130(i) S&S HighNegligence $3,022
01/06/2026 56.14132(b)(1)(i) S&S ModNegligence $151
01/06/2026 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/06/2026 56.14100(a) S&S HighNegligence $3,022
11/13/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/13/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/13/2024 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/13/2024 41.11(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/13/2024 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/13/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/06/2026 01/07/2026 17.75 1
06/11/2025 06/11/2025 2.00 1
03/25/2025 04/07/2025 12.00 1
11/27/2024 11/27/2024 6.00 1
11/20/2024 11/29/2024 13.50 2
11/13/2024 11/18/2024 24.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2200857
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates34.7702780, -88.9777780
Nearest TownRipley

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ripley Sand have?

Ripley Sand has 10 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Ripley Sand?

Ripley Sand is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Ripley, Tippah County, MS. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ripley Sand?

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

Who operates Ripley Sand?

Ripley Sand is operated by Ripley Sand LLC and controlled by Stephanie Rowell; Craig Rowell. MSHA Mine ID: 2200857.