Key Takeaway

West Fontana Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Independence, Tangipahoa County, LA. It has 58 violations on record (14 S&S) and $21K in proposed penalties. Operated by Northern Sand and Gravel LLC.

West Fontana Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Northern Sand and Gravel LLC

Controller: Stacey Cambre; Shane Cambre

Location: Independence, Tangipahoa County, LA

Employees: 4

58
Violations
14
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$21K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/06/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/05/2025 56.14103(b) S&S LowNegligence $151
11/05/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/22/2025 56.14132(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $465
04/22/2025 56.14132(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $465
04/21/2025 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $697
10/16/2024 56.23002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/16/2024 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $3,642
10/16/2024 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $736
10/16/2024 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $221
10/16/2024 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $1,098
04/17/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $221
12/07/2023 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $198
12/07/2023 56.16006 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
12/07/2023 56.19024 S&S ModNegligence $1,463
12/07/2023 56.11012 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
12/06/2023 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $295
12/06/2023 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,463
05/31/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $182
05/31/2023 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $198

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/18/2025 11/18/2025 5.50 1
11/05/2025 11/06/2025 22.50 1
04/21/2025 04/22/2025 13.00 1
10/15/2024 10/17/2024 17.00 1
04/17/2024 04/19/2024 25.25 1
12/06/2023 12/07/2023 14.50 1
06/20/2023 06/20/2023 7.00 1
05/30/2023 06/01/2023 21.00 1
02/09/2023 02/09/2023 7.00 1
01/11/2023 01/11/2023 13.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1601582
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionSand, Common
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates30.6263890, -90.5294440
Nearest TownIndependence

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does West Fontana Pit have?

West Fontana Pit has 58 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $21K.

What type of mine is West Fontana Pit?

West Fontana Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Independence, Tangipahoa County, LA. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at West Fontana Pit?

According to MSHA records, West Fontana Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates West Fontana Pit?

West Fontana Pit is operated by Northern Sand and Gravel LLC and controlled by Stacey Cambre; Shane Cambre. MSHA Mine ID: 1601582.