Key Takeaway

Slate Sand is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Pinncale, Surry County, NC. It has 28 violations on record (5 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Slate Sand Mining, LLC.

Slate Sand

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Slate Sand Mining, LLC

Controller: Smith-Rowe, LLC

Location: Pinncale, Surry County, NC

Employees: 3

28
Violations
5
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/28/2025 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/27/2022 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/27/2022 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
12/01/2021 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
12/01/2021 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
12/01/2021 56.12002 S&S ModNegligence $302
12/01/2021 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $302
11/30/2021 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $302
11/30/2021 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/30/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/30/2021 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
02/10/2021 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/28/2013 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/03/2012 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/28/2011 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/19/2011 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/24/2010 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/22/2009 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/22/2009 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/09/2009 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/10/2019 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/18/2025 11/20/2025 25.75 1
05/28/2025 05/28/2025 7.00 1
12/02/2024 12/02/2024 0.00 0
07/30/2024 07/30/2024 12.25 1
04/03/2024 04/03/2024 6.00 1
11/01/2023 11/01/2023 6.50 1
07/05/2023 07/05/2023 8.25 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 2.25 1
11/14/2022 11/14/2022 3.75 1
10/27/2022 10/27/2022 9.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3101989
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionSand, Common
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates36.3788890, -80.5994440
Nearest TownPinncale

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Slate Sand have?

Slate Sand has 28 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Slate Sand?

Slate Sand is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Pinncale, Surry County, NC. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Slate Sand?

According to MSHA records, Slate Sand has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Slate Sand?

Slate Sand is operated by Slate Sand Mining, LLC and controlled by Smith-Rowe, LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 3101989.