Key Takeaway

SAND CREEK PIT & PLANT is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ashland, Saunders County, NE. It has 43 violations on record (7 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Western Sand & Gravel Company.

SAND CREEK PIT & PLANT

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Western Sand & Gravel Company

Controller: Nebco Inc

Location: Ashland, Saunders County, NE

Employees: 8

43
Violations
7
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/12/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/30/2024 56.14112 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/10/2023 56.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/07/2022 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/07/2022 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/24/2021 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
08/11/2020 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/11/2020 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/30/2019 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $121
05/30/2019 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/30/2019 56.12001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
05/30/2019 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/30/2019 56.12025 S&S ModNegligence $405
05/30/2019 56.12028 S&S ModNegligence $405
03/06/2019 56.11008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/06/2019 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/18/2018 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/18/2018 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
01/24/2018 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
01/24/2018 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/15/2021 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 150d lost
03/13/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted
06/05/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 27d restricted
01/09/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
12/11/2018 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
11/07/2016 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 23d restricted
01/25/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/10/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/16/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/02/2026 03/03/2026 0.00 0
06/23/2025 06/30/2025 21.25 1
03/12/2025 03/13/2025 8.75 1
04/29/2024 04/30/2024 17.00 1
11/29/2023 11/30/2023 17.00 1
09/13/2023 09/13/2023 11.75 1
01/10/2023 01/11/2023 13.25 1
07/07/2022 07/07/2022 13.25 1
02/09/2022 02/10/2022 12.00 1
06/24/2021 06/24/2021 14.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2500759
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees8
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates41.1175000, -96.3488890
Nearest TownAshland

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does SAND CREEK PIT & PLANT have?

SAND CREEK PIT & PLANT has 43 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is SAND CREEK PIT & PLANT?

SAND CREEK PIT & PLANT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Ashland, Saunders County, NE. It currently has 8 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at SAND CREEK PIT & PLANT?

According to MSHA records, SAND CREEK PIT & PLANT has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates SAND CREEK PIT & PLANT?

SAND CREEK PIT & PLANT is operated by Western Sand & Gravel Company and controlled by Nebco Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2500759.