Key Takeaway
Watertown Sand & Gravel is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Watertown, Jefferson County, NY. It has 86 violations on record (26 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Watertown Sand & Gravel Inc.
Watertown Sand & Gravel
Operator: Watertown Sand & Gravel Inc
Controller: Joseph H Belcher
Location: Watertown, Jefferson County, NY
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 86 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/15/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/26/2023 | 62.130(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/25/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/25/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 07/18/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/18/2021 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/18/2021 | 56.12016 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,089 |
| 11/17/2020 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/16/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $123 |
| 01/16/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/22/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/22/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/22/2019 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $319 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $142 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost |
| 04/17/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/24/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 10/08/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 43d restricted |
| 10/09/2003 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 01/24/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 07/02/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 02/15/2001 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 10/30/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/20/2000 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
Inspections
View all 48 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 05/15/2024 | 05/16/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 03/28/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 10/17/2023 | 10/18/2023 | 19.25 | 1 |
| 09/25/2023 | 09/26/2023 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 11/16/2022 | 11/16/2022 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 10/12/2021 | 11/18/2021 | 16.75 | 2 |
| 07/12/2021 | 07/12/2021 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 11/17/2020 | 11/17/2020 | 9.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Watertown Sand & Gravel have?
Watertown Sand & Gravel has 86 MSHA violations on record, of which 26 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is Watertown Sand & Gravel?
Watertown Sand & Gravel is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Watertown, Jefferson County, NY. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Watertown Sand & Gravel?
According to MSHA records, Watertown Sand & Gravel has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Watertown Sand & Gravel?
Watertown Sand & Gravel is operated by Watertown Sand & Gravel Inc and controlled by Joseph H Belcher. MSHA Mine ID: 3000837.