Key Takeaway

Thames Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Pine Grove, St Helena County, LA. It has 55 violations on record (8 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mears Sand & Gravel, LLC.

Thames Plant

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Mears Sand & Gravel, LLC

Controller: Craig S. Mears

Location: Pine Grove, St Helena County, LA

Employees: 2

55
Violations
8
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/28/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/27/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/10/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/22/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/06/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/06/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/06/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/06/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/01/2022 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/17/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/17/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/26/2021 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/26/2021 56.14130(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/13/2021 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/13/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/05/2020 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/05/2020 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/24/2020 56.4102 S&S ModNegligence $482
03/24/2020 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/24/2020 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/27/2025 10/28/2025 3.50 1
04/10/2025 04/10/2025 8.00 1
02/11/2025 02/11/2025 8.50 1
10/21/2024 10/23/2024 24.50 1
04/15/2024 04/17/2024 28.00 1
10/18/2023 10/18/2023 8.00 1
06/06/2023 06/07/2023 22.50 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 4.00 1
12/01/2022 12/01/2022 8.75 1
05/17/2022 05/18/2022 21.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1601533
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates30.5783330, -90.9488890
Nearest TownPine Grove

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Thames Plant have?

Thames Plant has 55 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Thames Plant?

Thames Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Pine Grove, St Helena County, LA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Thames Plant?

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

Who operates Thames Plant?

Thames Plant is operated by Mears Sand & Gravel, LLC and controlled by Craig S. Mears. MSHA Mine ID: 1601533.