West Sand

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: S.M. Lorusso & Sons

Controller: S M Lorusso & Sons Inc

Location: Walpole, Norfolk County, MA

Employees: 5

155
Violations
35
S&S Violations
20
Accidents
$33K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/15/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/11/2025 56.23002(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/11/2025 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/11/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/07/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/07/2024 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/07/2023 56.14112(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/07/2023 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/07/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/27/2023 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/27/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/27/2023 56.20003(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/27/2023 56.12030 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/27/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/01/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/22/2022 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
02/23/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
06/17/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
06/15/2021 56.4101 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
06/15/2021 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/11/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/26/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 24d restricted
10/22/2019 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 13d lost, 10d restricted
04/03/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
10/25/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/21/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
07/26/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 122d lost, 46d restricted
06/11/2018 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 9d lost, 11d restricted
04/24/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost
06/19/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/07/2026 01/12/2026 13.75 1
04/14/2025 04/23/2025 16.50 1
02/10/2025 02/13/2025 17.25 1
08/05/2024 08/08/2024 30.25 2
11/21/2023 11/21/2023 3.25 1
11/06/2023 11/07/2023 14.25 1
07/26/2023 07/27/2023 23.25 1
02/27/2023 03/01/2023 18.75 1
06/22/2022 06/22/2022 7.50 1
02/23/2022 02/24/2022 12.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1900371
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates42.1430560, -71.2669440
Nearest TownWalpole

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does West Sand have?

West Sand has 155 MSHA violations on record, of which 35 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $33K.

What type of mine is West Sand?

West Sand is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Walpole, Norfolk County, MA. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at West Sand?

According to MSHA records, West Sand has 20 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates West Sand?

West Sand is operated by S.M. Lorusso & Sons and controlled by S M Lorusso & Sons Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1900371.