WEST SAND LAKE PIT & MILL
Active
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: TROY SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY INC
Controller: Dan Clemente
Location: West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, NY
Employees: 5
382
Violations
81
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$135K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 382 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/05/2025 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $10,005 |
| 07/31/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.11012 | S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.14109(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 07/30/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $398 |
| 07/29/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/29/2025 | 56.14109(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 02/25/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/25/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/24/2025 | 56.4230(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 113d lost, 6d restricted |
| 07/01/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 16d lost |
| 12/11/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 58d lost |
| 06/23/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 25d lost |
| 07/19/2003 | NO VALUE FOUND | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 239d lost |
| 01/12/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 66 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2025 | 08/05/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 07/29/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 03/05/2025 | 03/05/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 02/24/2025 | 02/26/2025 | 30.75 | 1 |
| 05/08/2024 | 05/09/2024 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 01/29/2024 | 01/30/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 07/19/2023 | 07/28/2023 | 31.75 | 1 |
| 02/16/2023 | 02/21/2023 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 05/20/2022 | 05/20/2022 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/12/2022 | 05/12/2022 | 6.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3000981
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.6477780, -73.5991670
Nearest TownWest Sand Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does WEST SAND LAKE PIT & MILL have?
WEST SAND LAKE PIT & MILL has 382 MSHA violations on record, of which 81 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $135K.
What type of mine is WEST SAND LAKE PIT & MILL?
WEST SAND LAKE PIT & MILL is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, NY. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at WEST SAND LAKE PIT & MILL?
According to MSHA records, WEST SAND LAKE PIT & MILL has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates WEST SAND LAKE PIT & MILL?
WEST SAND LAKE PIT & MILL is operated by TROY SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY INC and controlled by Dan Clemente. MSHA Mine ID: 3000981.