Key Takeaway
Thomaston Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Thomaston, De Witt County, TX. It has 36 violations on record (12 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lappe Sand and Gravel, LLC.
Thomaston Plant
Operator: Lappe Sand and Gravel, LLC
Controller: Brett Lappe
Location: Thomaston, De Witt County, TX
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 36 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,968 |
| 12/09/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 12/09/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 12/09/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 12/09/2025 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 12/09/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 12/09/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/08/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,320 |
| 04/08/2025 | 56.14105 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,936 |
| 11/06/2024 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/06/2024 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/06/2024 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/06/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/06/2024 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/06/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/06/2024 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 11/06/2024 | 56.16005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/06/2024 | 56.16006 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/06/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/06/2024 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Inspections
View all 13 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | 12/29/2025 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 12/08/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 04/08/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/07/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 11/20/2024 | 11/20/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 11/06/2024 | 11/07/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 11/05/2024 | 11/07/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/30/2024 | 04/30/2024 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 07/31/2023 | 08/09/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 10/24/2022 | 10/31/2022 | 26.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Thomaston Plant have?
Thomaston Plant has 36 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.
What type of mine is Thomaston Plant?
Thomaston Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Thomaston, De Witt County, TX. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Thomaston Plant?
According to MSHA records, Thomaston Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Thomaston Plant?
Thomaston Plant is operated by Lappe Sand and Gravel, LLC and controlled by Brett Lappe. MSHA Mine ID: 4105541.