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
Operator: Western Sand & Gravel Company
Controller: Nebco Inc
Location: Ashland, Saunders County, NE
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 43 →| 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
View all 9 →| 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
View all 51 →| 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 |
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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.