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

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: American Colloid Company Mineral Group

Controller: Minerals Technologies Inc

Location: Letohatchee, Lowndes County, AL

Employees: 32

179
Violations
53
S&S Violations
39
Accidents
$121K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID0100093
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees32
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates32.0533330, -86.4311110
Nearest TownLetohatchee

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.