Key Takeaway

Sand Mountain Sand is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Salem, Wythe County, VA. It has 17 violations on record (8 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Salem Stone Corp.

Sand Mountain Sand

Abandoned Surface Stone

Operator: Salem Stone Corp

Controller: Doug Dalton

Location: Salem, Wythe County, VA

17
Violations
8
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/12/2006 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $165
05/10/2006 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $84
05/10/2006 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $84
05/10/2006 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/07/2006 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/07/2006 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $84
02/07/2006 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
05/24/2005 56.14101(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $144
05/24/2005 56.9100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/03/2001 56.12016 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/03/2001 56.15005 S&S ModNegligence $196
10/02/2001 56.12013(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/12/2000 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $224
07/12/2000 56.5001(a) S&S ModNegligence $196
07/11/2000 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/11/2000 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/11/2000 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/11/2004 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
09/27/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
10/26/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 41d lost, 40d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/04/2008 01/07/2008 12.00 1
10/12/2006 10/16/2006 21.75 1
05/10/2006 05/11/2006 9.75 1
02/22/2006 02/22/2006 2.00 1
02/16/2006 02/16/2006 2.75 1
02/01/2006 02/08/2006 25.25 1
05/23/2005 05/26/2005 25.25 1
01/26/2005 01/28/2005 22.00 1
05/12/2004 05/13/2004 13.00 1
12/11/2003 12/12/2003 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406467
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Sandstone
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9490580, -81.0969660
Nearest TownSalem

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sand Mountain Sand have?

Sand Mountain Sand has 17 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Sand Mountain Sand?

Sand Mountain Sand is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Salem, Wythe County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sand Mountain Sand?

According to MSHA records, Sand Mountain Sand has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sand Mountain Sand?

Sand Mountain Sand is operated by Salem Stone Corp and controlled by Doug Dalton. MSHA Mine ID: 4406467.