Key Takeaway
Sahara Sand of Franklin is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Williamstown, Gloucester County, NJ. It has 67 violations on record (15 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sahara Sand Inc..
Sahara Sand of Franklin
Operator: Sahara Sand Inc.
Controller: Laurence J Silvi II; John L Silvi
Location: Williamstown, Gloucester County, NJ
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 67 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/16/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/16/2025 | 46.8(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 04/08/2024 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/08/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/18/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/18/2024 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/13/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/13/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/04/2023 | 56.14109(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/11/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/03/2020 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/02/2020 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/15/2019 | 56.9301 | S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/10/2018 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 05/09/2018 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/07/2018 | 56.9301 | S&S | ModNegligence | $363 |
| 05/02/2017 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 05/02/2017 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/02/2017 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 77d lost |
| 12/23/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/26/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 06/24/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/02/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 21d lost |
| 01/28/2009 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/11/2008 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/09/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/02/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
Inspections
View all 50 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2025 | 07/24/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2025 | 01/28/2025 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 01/16/2025 | 01/16/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 04/08/2024 | 04/09/2024 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 01/18/2024 | 01/18/2024 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 04/13/2023 | 04/18/2023 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 01/03/2023 | 01/05/2023 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 05/10/2022 | 05/16/2022 | 10.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sahara Sand of Franklin have?
Sahara Sand of Franklin has 67 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.
What type of mine is Sahara Sand of Franklin?
Sahara Sand of Franklin is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Williamstown, Gloucester County, NJ. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sahara Sand of Franklin?
According to MSHA records, Sahara Sand of Franklin has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sahara Sand of Franklin?
Sahara Sand of Franklin is operated by Sahara Sand Inc. and controlled by Laurence J Silvi II; John L Silvi. MSHA Mine ID: 2801012.