Key Takeaway
Southern Pines Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Portsmouth, Chesapeake (City) County, VA. It has 40 violations on record (15 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vico Construction Corporation.
Southern Pines Pit
Operator: Vico Construction Corporation
Controller: Sam Viola
Location: Portsmouth, Chesapeake (City) County, VA
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 40 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/09/2024 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $164 |
| 05/09/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/09/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 03/05/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/08/2023 | 46.6(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $385 |
| 06/08/2023 | 46.5(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $385 |
| 06/08/2023 | 46.8 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $159 |
| 06/07/2023 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $232 |
| 06/07/2023 | 56.4200(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/07/2023 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/07/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 06/07/2022 | 46.5(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,900 |
| 06/07/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/07/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/24/2022 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/24/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 03/18/2021 | 46.7 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,006 |
| 03/18/2021 | 46.6(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $9,600 |
| 03/18/2021 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2021 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost |
Inspections
View all 20 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | 11/17/2025 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 07/08/2025 | 33.50 | 1 |
| 12/18/2024 | 12/29/2024 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 05/09/2024 | 05/16/2024 | 34.50 | 1 |
| 03/04/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 06/07/2023 | 09/05/2023 | 88.00 | 3 |
| 03/20/2023 | 03/22/2023 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 06/17/2022 | 06/17/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/06/2022 | 06/07/2022 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 02/23/2022 | 02/25/2022 | 14.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Southern Pines Pit have?
Southern Pines Pit has 40 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.
What type of mine is Southern Pines Pit?
Southern Pines Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Portsmouth, Chesapeake (City) County, VA. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Southern Pines Pit?
According to MSHA records, Southern Pines Pit has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Southern Pines Pit?
Southern Pines Pit is operated by Vico Construction Corporation and controlled by Sam Viola. MSHA Mine ID: 4407346.