Key Takeaway

Solvang Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, CA. It has 104 violations on record (32 S&S) and $31K in proposed penalties. Operated by Buellflat Rock Co Inc.

Solvang Plant

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Buellflat Rock Co Inc

Controller: R G Petersen

Location: Solvang, Santa Barbara County, CA

Employees: 6

104
Violations
32
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$31K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/06/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/06/2025 56.13015(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $245
03/12/2025 56.11027 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/12/2025 56.11027 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/12/2025 56.11002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/12/2025 56.11002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/12/2025 56.11002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/28/2023 56.16001 S&S LowNegligence $147
06/27/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/19/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
12/08/2021 56.20003(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/13/2021 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $328
02/04/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
02/04/2020 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $324
02/04/2020 56.14131(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
02/04/2020 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
01/16/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
04/17/2019 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
03/06/2019 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $319
08/01/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/16/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
11/24/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 71d lost
01/03/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/06/2025 05/07/2025 15.25 1
03/19/2025 03/20/2025 8.00 1
03/11/2025 03/12/2025 18.00 1
06/04/2024 06/06/2024 22.75 1
11/28/2023 11/28/2023 1.00 1
11/27/2023 11/28/2023 16.25 1
06/26/2023 06/27/2023 15.00 1
03/27/2023 03/28/2023 19.00 1
04/25/2022 04/27/2022 22.00 1
12/08/2021 12/09/2021 12.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0401710
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates34.5944440, -120.1541660
Nearest TownSolvang

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Solvang Plant have?

Solvang Plant has 104 MSHA violations on record, of which 32 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $31K.

What type of mine is Solvang Plant?

Solvang Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, CA. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Solvang Plant?

According to MSHA records, Solvang Plant has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Solvang Plant?

Solvang Plant is operated by Buellflat Rock Co Inc and controlled by R G Petersen. MSHA Mine ID: 0401710.