Key Takeaway
Smith Sand Company Inc is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Prichard, Mobile County, AL. It has 86 violations on record (23 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Smith Sand Company.
Smith Sand Company Inc
Operator: Smith Sand Company
Controller: Dean D Alford
Location: Prichard, Mobile County, AL
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 86 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/16/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/30/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 12/06/2022 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 12/06/2022 | 56.15020 | S&S | ModNegligence | $858 |
| 12/06/2022 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/06/2022 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/06/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/06/2022 | 56.18002 | S&S | HighNegligence | $346 |
| 12/06/2022 | 46.8(a)(2) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,627 |
| 12/06/2022 | 46.9(c)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/30/2021 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/30/2021 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/30/2021 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/14/2021 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Inspections
View all 64 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | 10/26/2025 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 06/16/2025 | 06/17/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2025 | 02/03/2025 | 25.25 | 1 |
| 05/03/2024 | 05/03/2024 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 01/16/2024 | 01/19/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 05/10/2023 | 05/11/2023 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 12/06/2022 | 12/12/2022 | 24.50 | 1 |
| 07/29/2022 | 07/30/2022 | 8.00 | 2 |
| 11/30/2021 | 12/03/2021 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 09/13/2021 | 09/16/2021 | 16.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Smith Sand Company Inc have?
Smith Sand Company Inc has 86 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.
What type of mine is Smith Sand Company Inc?
Smith Sand Company Inc is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Prichard, Mobile County, AL. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Smith Sand Company Inc?
According to MSHA records, Smith Sand Company Inc has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Smith Sand Company Inc?
Smith Sand Company Inc is operated by Smith Sand Company and controlled by Dean D Alford. MSHA Mine ID: 0101983.