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

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Capital Sand Company Inc

Controller: Michael K Farmer; Elliott (Bud) E Farmer

Location: Wardsville, Cole County, MO

Employees: 1

84
Violations
19
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$12K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2300863
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week2.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates38.4436110, -92.1644440
Nearest TownWardsville

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.