Key Takeaway
Sandy Ridge Mill is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Letohatchee, Lowndes County, AL. It has 179 violations on record (53 S&S) and $121K in proposed penalties. Operated by American Colloid Company Mineral Group.
Sandy Ridge Mill
Operator: American Colloid Company Mineral Group
Controller: Minerals Technologies Inc
Location: Letohatchee, Lowndes County, AL
Employees: 32
Recent Violations
View all 179 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/15/2025 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 02/03/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/03/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/03/2023 | 56.14200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/02/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/12/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/12/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/01/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/08/2021 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/08/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/30/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/29/2020 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 06/18/2019 | 56.14130(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/06/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/05/2019 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $181 |
| 09/05/2018 | 56.14207 | S&S | ModNegligence | $589 |
| 03/14/2018 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/22/2017 | 46.9(c)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/14/2017 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 39 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2023 | ELECTRICAL | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/24/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 10/19/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/11/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 8d lost, 93d restricted |
| 08/19/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 148d lost |
| 03/11/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 34d lost, 39d restricted |
| 07/16/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 36d restricted |
| 09/08/2011 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/17/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/30/2010 | FIRE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 89 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2025 | 07/16/2025 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 02/03/2025 | 02/05/2025 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 09/02/2024 | 09/04/2024 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 02/13/2024 | 02/16/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 05/23/2023 | 05/23/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/02/2023 | 05/10/2023 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 04/20/2023 | 04/21/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/15/2022 | 12/15/2022 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 12/12/2022 | 12/13/2022 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 09/27/2022 | 09/27/2022 | 5.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sandy Ridge Mill have?
Sandy Ridge Mill has 179 MSHA violations on record, of which 53 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $121K.
What type of mine is Sandy Ridge Mill?
Sandy Ridge Mill is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Letohatchee, Lowndes County, AL. It currently has 32 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sandy Ridge Mill?
According to MSHA records, Sandy Ridge Mill has 39 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sandy Ridge Mill?
Sandy Ridge Mill is operated by American Colloid Company Mineral Group and controlled by Minerals Technologies Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0100093.