Key Takeaway

Taunton Children's Home Sand Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Wewahitchka, Gulf County, FL. It has 42 violations on record (13 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Taunton Family Children's Home, Inc..

Taunton Children's Home Sand Mine

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Taunton Family Children's Home, Inc.

Controller: Abigail J Taunton

Location: Wewahitchka, Gulf County, FL

Employees: 2

42
Violations
13
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/22/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
05/22/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
05/22/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/22/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/22/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
02/03/2020 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $123
02/03/2020 46.11(b)(7) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
02/03/2020 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $137
08/20/2019 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/20/2019 46.5(d) S&S ModNegligence $326
08/20/2019 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/19/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/04/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/02/2018 56.12020 S&S LowNegligence $118
05/02/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
03/08/2016 56.15020 S&S ModNegligence $100
04/06/2015 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
04/06/2015 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/22/2014 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
11/14/2012 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $243

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/08/2025 10/10/2025 9.00 1
10/18/2024 10/21/2024 9.00 1
10/25/2023 10/25/2023 4.75 1
04/21/2023 04/24/2023 4.00 1
10/12/2021 10/15/2021 8.00 1
05/12/2021 05/12/2021 4.50 1
05/20/2020 06/01/2020 9.00 1
05/20/2020 05/22/2020 8.50 1
02/03/2020 02/07/2020 1.25 1
02/03/2020 02/07/2020 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0801364
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionSand, Common
Employees2
Days/Week2.0
Hours/Shift4.0
Coordinates30.1127780, -85.2005560
Nearest TownWewahitchka

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Taunton Children's Home Sand Mine have?

Taunton Children's Home Sand Mine has 42 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Taunton Children's Home Sand Mine?

Taunton Children's Home Sand Mine is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Wewahitchka, Gulf County, FL. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Taunton Children's Home Sand Mine?

According to MSHA records, Taunton Children's Home Sand Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Taunton Children's Home Sand Mine?

Taunton Children's Home Sand Mine is operated by Taunton Family Children's Home, Inc. and controlled by Abigail J Taunton. MSHA Mine ID: 0801364.