Key Takeaway
White Sands Mining Co. is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Elizabeth, Harrison County, IN. It has 75 violations on record (23 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by The Sand Trap, Inc.
White Sands Mining Co.
Operator: The Sand Trap, Inc
Controller: John Schardein
Location: Elizabeth, Harrison County, IN
Recent Violations
View all 75 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2014 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2014 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2014 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2014 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2014 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2014 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2014 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/08/2014 | 56.14205 | S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 11/26/2013 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/26/2013 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/26/2013 | 56.14207 | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 04/23/2013 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/23/2013 | 56.14101(a)(3) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/23/2013 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/23/2013 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/23/2013 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 11/15/2012 | 56.5002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/14/2012 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 11/14/2012 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/15/2012 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/06/2002 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 12/06/2000 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 06/05/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 51 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2015 | 12/15/2015 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 05/11/2015 | 05/12/2015 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 10/01/2014 | 10/03/2014 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 04/08/2014 | 04/09/2014 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 12/16/2013 | 12/16/2013 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 11/26/2013 | 11/27/2013 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 09/18/2013 | 09/18/2013 | 17.25 | 1 |
| 04/23/2013 | 04/24/2013 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 12/11/2012 | 12/11/2012 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 11/14/2012 | 11/15/2012 | 15.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does White Sands Mining Co. have?
White Sands Mining Co. has 75 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is White Sands Mining Co.?
White Sands Mining Co. is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Elizabeth, Harrison County, IN. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at White Sands Mining Co.?
According to MSHA records, White Sands Mining Co. has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates White Sands Mining Co.?
White Sands Mining Co. is operated by The Sand Trap, Inc and controlled by John Schardein. MSHA Mine ID: 1200676.