Key Takeaway
Smart Sand Blair LLC is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Hixton, Trempealeau County, WI. It has 74 violations on record (11 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Smart Sand Blair LLC.
Smart Sand Blair LLC
Operator: Smart Sand Blair LLC
Controller: Smart Sand Inc
Location: Hixton, Trempealeau County, WI
Employees: 50
Recent Violations
View all 74 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/09/2024 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/09/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/08/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/09/2021 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/09/2021 | 56.11016 | S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 02/09/2021 | 56.14105 | S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 07/09/2019 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/01/2019 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $319 |
| 01/03/2019 | 56.14109 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $214 |
| 01/03/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $474 |
| 01/03/2019 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $977 |
| 04/30/2018 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 04/30/2018 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 01/03/2018 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $138 |
| 01/03/2018 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $138 |
| 01/03/2018 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 01/03/2018 | 56.15005 | S&S | LowNegligence | $311 |
| 01/02/2018 | 56.11004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 10/02/2017 | 56.14211(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 19 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2026 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/05/2023 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/06/2023 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 26d lost, 37d restricted |
| 02/23/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
| 01/28/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 17d restricted |
| 01/16/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 01/06/2020 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/09/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
| 02/03/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 45d lost, 4d restricted |
| 12/30/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 28 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | 01/20/2026 | 32.00 | 1 |
| 12/03/2025 | 12/03/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 09/24/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 09/23/2025 | 10/08/2025 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2025 | 05/23/2025 | 24.25 | 1 |
| 09/09/2024 | 09/10/2024 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 07/08/2024 | 07/09/2024 | 26.75 | 1 |
| 08/15/2023 | 08/15/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 08/07/2023 | 08/09/2023 | 24.75 | 1 |
| 07/13/2022 | 07/13/2022 | 1.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Smart Sand Blair LLC have?
Smart Sand Blair LLC has 74 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.
What type of mine is Smart Sand Blair LLC?
Smart Sand Blair LLC is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Hixton, Trempealeau County, WI. It currently has 50 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Smart Sand Blair LLC?
According to MSHA records, Smart Sand Blair LLC has 19 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Smart Sand Blair LLC?
Smart Sand Blair LLC is operated by Smart Sand Blair LLC and controlled by Smart Sand Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4703759.