Key Takeaway
Sand Express is a active facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Columbus, Colorado County, TX. It has 185 violations on record (31 S&S) and $46K in proposed penalties. Operated by The Quikrete Companies.
Sand Express
Operator: The Quikrete Companies
Controller: Quikrete Holdings Inc.
Location: Columbus, Colorado County, TX
Employees: 16
Recent Violations
View all 185 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | 56.14116(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 06/11/2025 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2025 | 56.15006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 06/11/2025 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 06/25/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 06/25/2024 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 06/25/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 01/25/2024 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/25/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/25/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/25/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/23/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 08/24/2023 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 08/24/2023 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 08/24/2023 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 08/24/2023 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2022 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 26d lost, 52d restricted |
| 03/15/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 74d lost |
| 02/22/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 24d lost |
Inspections
View all 78 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | 02/11/2026 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 06/11/2025 | 06/11/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2025 | 01/28/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 06/24/2024 | 06/26/2024 | 34.00 | 1 |
| 01/23/2024 | 01/25/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 08/24/2023 | 08/24/2023 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 04/05/2023 | 04/06/2023 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 04/13/2022 | 04/14/2022 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 11/16/2021 | 11/17/2021 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 06/23/2021 | 06/23/2021 | 12.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sand Express have?
Sand Express has 185 MSHA violations on record, of which 31 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $46K.
What type of mine is Sand Express?
Sand Express is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Columbus, Colorado County, TX. It currently has 16 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sand Express?
According to MSHA records, Sand Express has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sand Express?
Sand Express is operated by The Quikrete Companies and controlled by Quikrete Holdings Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4103760.