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

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Vico Construction Corporation

Controller: Sam Viola

Location: Portsmouth, Chesapeake (City) County, VA

Employees: 4

40
Violations
15
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$20K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407346
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionSand, Common
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates36.7725000, -76.3944440
Nearest TownPortsmouth

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.