Key Takeaway

SILICA PLANT is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Davenport, Polk County, FL. It has 195 violations on record (67 S&S) and $67K in proposed penalties. Operated by Standard Sand & Silica Company.

SILICA PLANT

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Standard Sand & Silica Company

Controller: Valerie Carnes

Location: Davenport, Polk County, FL

Employees: 6

195
Violations
67
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$67K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/17/2026 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/17/2026 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/17/2026 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/17/2026 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/17/2026 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/17/2026 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/17/2026 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/17/2026 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
06/05/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $366
06/05/2025 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $818
06/05/2025 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,818
03/19/2025 56.5001(a)/.5005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $288
03/12/2025 56.12032 S&S HighNegligence $13,436
03/12/2025 56.14107(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $366
03/12/2025 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,219
03/12/2025 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $366
09/09/2024 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,188
09/09/2024 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $1,188
09/09/2024 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $357
09/09/2024 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $357

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/08/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
04/24/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/07/2021 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
09/02/2020 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/21/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/02/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 10d restricted
04/11/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/25/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 232d lost
07/20/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 12d lost, 3d restricted
06/28/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/17/2026 02/18/2026 32.50 1
08/07/2025 08/08/2025 16.00 2
06/02/2025 06/13/2025 19.00 1
03/19/2025 03/19/2025 17.50 1
03/12/2025 03/13/2025 28.00 2
09/09/2024 09/09/2024 11.00 1
01/17/2024 01/19/2024 29.00 1
06/22/2023 06/27/2023 28.50 1
05/22/2023 05/22/2023 5.00 1
01/30/2023 02/02/2023 21.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0800307
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates28.1866670, -81.5925000
Nearest TownDavenport

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does SILICA PLANT have?

SILICA PLANT has 195 MSHA violations on record, of which 67 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $67K.

What type of mine is SILICA PLANT?

SILICA PLANT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Davenport, Polk County, FL. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at SILICA PLANT?

According to MSHA records, SILICA PLANT has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates SILICA PLANT?

SILICA PLANT is operated by Standard Sand & Silica Company and controlled by Valerie Carnes. MSHA Mine ID: 0800307.