Key Takeaway

WATKINS BRIDGE is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, VA. It has 15 violations on record (4 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by James & Company, LLC.

WATKINS BRIDGE

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: James & Company, LLC

Controller: Donna Tharpe Crews

Location: Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, VA

Employees: 2

15
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/10/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/16/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
09/06/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/17/2016 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
11/17/2016 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $124
11/17/2016 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/14/2015 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/14/2015 56.20008(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/13/2015 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
10/13/2015 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
10/28/2010 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/27/2010 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/27/2010 56.14211 S&S HighNegligence $2,000
10/27/2010 Non-S&S $0
08/11/2010 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/10/2025 03/10/2025 8.25 1
11/28/2023 11/28/2023 11.00 1
02/08/2023 02/09/2023 10.00 1
11/05/2021 09/26/2022 27.75 1
08/16/2021 08/20/2021 7.00 1
05/05/2020 05/05/2020 11.25 1
09/16/2019 09/18/2019 10.00 1
09/06/2018 09/06/2018 9.50 1
11/30/2016 11/30/2016 2.50 1
11/17/2016 11/17/2016 12.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406995
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.4316670, -78.6569440
Nearest TownDrakes Branch

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does WATKINS BRIDGE have?

WATKINS BRIDGE has 15 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is WATKINS BRIDGE?

WATKINS BRIDGE is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, VA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at WATKINS BRIDGE?

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

Who operates WATKINS BRIDGE?

WATKINS BRIDGE is operated by James & Company, LLC and controlled by Donna Tharpe Crews. MSHA Mine ID: 4406995.