Key Takeaway

Smith Sand Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Templeton, San Luis Obispo County, CA. It has 24 violations on record (3 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Viborg Sand & Gravel, Inc..

Smith Sand Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Viborg Sand & Gravel, Inc.

Controller: Paul S Viborg; Debbie K Sturgis-Viborg

Location: Templeton, San Luis Obispo County, CA

24
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/21/2024 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/16/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/21/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $123
08/01/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $196
11/30/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/30/2017 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
09/01/2016 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $124
08/13/2014 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/13/2014 56.20008(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/13/2014 56.14100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/13/2014 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/15/2009 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/01/2008 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/01/2008 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/16/2007 56.18010 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
10/16/2007 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/16/2007 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/16/2007 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/11/2006 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
07/18/2006 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/21/2024 05/21/2024 3.25 1
05/17/2023 05/18/2023 3.50 1
05/19/2022 05/23/2022 9.50 1
08/09/2021 08/19/2021 12.25 1
07/06/2020 07/21/2020 18.50 1
08/13/2019 08/13/2019 2.50 1
08/01/2019 08/02/2019 14.25 1
11/30/2017 11/30/2017 15.00 1
09/01/2016 10/03/2016 7.00 1
05/05/2016 05/05/2016 1.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0405647
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates35.5452780, -120.7005560
Nearest TownTempleton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Smith Sand Pit have?

Smith Sand Pit has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Smith Sand Pit?

Smith Sand Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Templeton, San Luis Obispo County, CA. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Smith Sand Pit?

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

Who operates Smith Sand Pit?

Smith Sand Pit is operated by Viborg Sand & Gravel, Inc. and controlled by Paul S Viborg; Debbie K Sturgis-Viborg. MSHA Mine ID: 0405647.