Key Takeaway
Sandworks is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cottageville, Colleton County, SC. It has 27 violations on record (5 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by M2-Sandworks, LLC.
Sandworks
Operator: M2-Sandworks, LLC
Controller: Fredrick Mixson
Location: Cottageville, Colleton County, SC
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 27 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2026 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 04/02/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 04/02/2025 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 11/07/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/07/2024 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/07/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/07/2024 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/07/2024 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/07/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/27/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/27/2024 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/27/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $421 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | Reckless | $5,143 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,945 |
| 04/03/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,945 |
| 11/20/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Inspections
View all 24 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2026 | 02/20/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 04/08/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/02/2025 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 12/26/2024 | 12/26/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 11/20/2024 | 11/20/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 11/07/2024 | 11/08/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 09/04/2024 | 09/04/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 07/08/2024 | 07/08/2024 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 06/27/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/08/2024 | 04/08/2024 | 6.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sandworks have?
Sandworks has 27 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.
What type of mine is Sandworks?
Sandworks is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cottageville, Colleton County, SC. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sandworks?
According to MSHA records, Sandworks has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sandworks?
Sandworks is operated by M2-Sandworks, LLC and controlled by Fredrick Mixson. MSHA Mine ID: 3800755.