Key Takeaway
WARDSVILLE PLANT #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Wardsville, Cole County, MO. It has 84 violations on record (19 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Capital Sand Company Inc.
WARDSVILLE PLANT #1
Operator: Capital Sand Company Inc
Controller: Michael K Farmer; Elliott (Bud) E Farmer
Location: Wardsville, Cole County, MO
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 84 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/19/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/19/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/04/2023 | 56.14130(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/27/2021 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/07/2020 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $482 |
| 07/07/2020 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/02/2020 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/13/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/13/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/16/2018 | 56.4130(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/15/2018 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 12/12/2017 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 04/28/2017 | 46.7(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $188 |
| 04/27/2017 | 56.16009 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,314 |
| 04/27/2017 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/13/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 05/19/2016 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/19/2016 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/20/2015 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2019 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 48d restricted |
| 04/10/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 111d lost, 509d restricted |
| 06/13/2008 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 54 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | 10/09/2025 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 03/18/2025 | 03/20/2025 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 10/13/2023 | 10/13/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 10/04/2023 | 10/05/2023 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 06/28/2023 | 06/29/2023 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 10/27/2021 | 10/28/2021 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 03/08/2021 | 03/08/2021 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 07/07/2020 | 07/09/2020 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 03/02/2020 | 03/05/2020 | 16.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does WARDSVILLE PLANT #1 have?
WARDSVILLE PLANT #1 has 84 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is WARDSVILLE PLANT #1?
WARDSVILLE PLANT #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Wardsville, Cole County, MO. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at WARDSVILLE PLANT #1?
According to MSHA records, WARDSVILLE PLANT #1 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates WARDSVILLE PLANT #1?
WARDSVILLE PLANT #1 is operated by Capital Sand Company Inc and controlled by Michael K Farmer; Elliott (Bud) E Farmer. MSHA Mine ID: 2300863.