Key Takeaway

Superior Sand & Gravel is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sterling, Rice County, KS. It has 26 violations on record (7 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Superior Sand & Gravel.

Superior Sand & Gravel

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Superior Sand & Gravel

Controller: Sam Stout

Location: Sterling, Rice County, KS

Employees: 3

26
Violations
7
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/13/2025 56.11003 S&S ModNegligence $165
03/13/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/13/2025 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $165
03/13/2025 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $165
03/13/2025 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/13/2025 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $165
03/13/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/25/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/08/2024 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/29/2023 56.4502(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
10/16/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/09/2021 45.4 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/04/2020 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/24/2020 56.18010 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
08/28/2019 56.14103(c)(1) S&S ModNegligence $293
08/28/2019 56.12001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
07/25/2018 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/25/2018 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/01/2017 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $126
11/01/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/28/2025 07/29/2025 16.25 1
03/24/2025 03/25/2025 7.75 1
03/13/2025 03/14/2025 17.00 1
06/25/2024 06/25/2024 0.50 1
06/24/2024 06/26/2024 16.00 1
01/08/2024 01/08/2024 9.00 1
03/29/2023 03/29/2023 7.00 1
11/08/2021 11/16/2021 15.50 1
11/03/2020 11/04/2020 13.00 1
06/24/2020 06/24/2020 17.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1401748
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates38.0805560, -98.1788890
Nearest TownSterling

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Superior Sand & Gravel have?

Superior Sand & Gravel has 26 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Superior Sand & Gravel?

Superior Sand & Gravel is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sterling, Rice County, KS. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Superior Sand & Gravel?

According to MSHA records, Superior Sand & Gravel has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Superior Sand & Gravel?

Superior Sand & Gravel is operated by Superior Sand & Gravel and controlled by Sam Stout. MSHA Mine ID: 1401748.