Summary
HOWELL SAND COMPANY has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 37 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 78th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 113,797 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 37 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HOWELL SAND COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1903.0002 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1989 | May 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0020 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1989 | May 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1989 | May 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0601 B05 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1989 | May 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 A09 II | 1 | 1 | — | May 1989 | May 1989 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations. Peer group: 113,797 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HOWELL SAND COMPANY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for HOWELL SAND COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 37+ years. Most recent activity: 37 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for HOWELL SAND COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in TX — for HOWELL SAND COMPANY, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other HOWELL SAND COMPANY operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 100 citations · 42S&S · 7 contractor · $70,773 proposed / $54,079 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8971787 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $18,854 | $2,160 |
| 8771664 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jun 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,303 | $3,303 |
| 6573777 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| 6573775 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| 6460225 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jun 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| 9405374 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,353 | $2,353 |
| 6573778 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,657 | $1,657 |
| 8971708 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| 8971706 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| 8971692 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| 8971691 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| 8971687 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| 8971685 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| 6567652 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Dec 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,111 | $1,111 |
| 9359045 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,031 | $1,031 |
| 9359159 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | May 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $953 | $953 |
| 8620007 | North Amarillo Potter, TX contractor: Howell Sand Co., Inc. | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8620006 | North Amarillo Potter, TX contractor: Howell Sand Co., Inc. | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8620005 | North Amarillo Potter, TX contractor: Howell Sand Co., Inc. | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 8620004 | North Amarillo Potter, TX contractor: Howell Sand Co., Inc. | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 6567650 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Dec 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 9359040 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $691 | $691 |
| 9359038 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $691 | $691 |
| 9359037 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $691 | $691 |
| 9359035 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $691 | $691 |
| 8971788 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Aug 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $691 | $691 |
| 7870403 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | May 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $687 | $687 |
| 7870402 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | May 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $687 | $687 |
| 8971686 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $677 | $677 |
| 8771662 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jun 2016 | — | No | HighNegligence | $666 | $666 |
| 9799935 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | May 2025 | — | No | HighNegligence | $592 | $592 |
| 8971693 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $504 | $504 |
| 6567656 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 9359034 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $462 | $462 |
| 7870362 | North Amarillo Potter, TX contractor: Howell Sand Co., Inc. | Apr 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 8971689 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $453 | $453 |
| 8971652 | Howell Mobile No 2 Sherman, TX | Feb 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $453 | $453 |
| 8771663 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jun 2016 | — | No | HighNegligence | $446 | $446 |
| 4860741 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Aug 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 7870405 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | May 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $308 | $308 |
| 8961768 | Howell Mobile No 2 Sherman, TX | May 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $276 | $276 |
| 9792227 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Feb 2024 | — | No | HighNegligence | $260 | $260 |
| 8959440 | HSCI Crusher QJ341 Deaf Smith, TX | Jan 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8959438 | HSCI Crusher QI240 Deaf Smith, TX | Jan 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8959437 | HSCI Crusher QI240 Deaf Smith, TX | Jan 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8620008 | North Amarillo Potter, TX contractor: Howell Sand Co., Inc. | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 7858814 | North Amarillo Potter, TX contractor: Howell Sand Co., Inc. | Jun 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 7870401 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | May 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $230 | $230 |
| 6567655 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Dec 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $224 | $224 |
| 6460226 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $224 | $224 |
| 7870397 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | May 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $224 | $224 |
| 6214315 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Aug 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $224 | $224 |
| 9359043 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $208 | $208 |
| 8971656 | Howell Mobile No 2 Sherman, TX | Feb 2017 | — | No | HighNegligence | $204 | $204 |
| 6245588 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Dec 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $203 | $203 |
| 8961945 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jul 2016 | — | No | HighNegligence | $200 | $200 |
| 8961943 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jul 2016 | — | No | HighNegligence | $200 | $200 |
| 9799937 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | May 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $177 | $177 |
| 9799936 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | May 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $177 | $177 |
| 6245698 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jun 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $177 | $177 |
| 7870262 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jan 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 4860746 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Aug 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 6210476 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Aug 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $173 | $173 |
| 6245585 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Dec 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $165 | $165 |
| 5170701 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Feb 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5170700 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Feb 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5170699 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Feb 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9797102 | Howell Mobile No 2 Sherman, TX | Mar 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 8776168 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Aug 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $150 | $150 |
| 6574543 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jun 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $150 | $150 |
| 6567654 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $150 | $150 |
| 6567653 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $150 | $150 |
| 6567651 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Dec 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $150 | $150 |
| 6460227 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $150 | $150 |
| 7870398 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | May 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $150 | $150 |
| 9794472 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Oct 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9760177 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jul 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9760176 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jul 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9792229 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Feb 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9792228 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Feb 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9792226 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Feb 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9792225 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Feb 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9792224 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Feb 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9792223 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Feb 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 6246103 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Jun 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $144 | $144 |
| 9745300 | Howell Mobile No 2 Sherman, TX | Sep 2023 | — | No | HighNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9745299 | Howell Mobile No 2 Sherman, TX | Sep 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9745298 | Howell Mobile No 2 Sherman, TX | Sep 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9745297 | Howell Mobile No 2 Sherman, TX | Sep 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9679453 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9679452 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9405375 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $142 | $142 |
| 9359044 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 9359042 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 9359041 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 9359039 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 9359036 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Nov 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 7870407 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | May 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 8971690 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Apr 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 9648574 | Howell Sand Pits Randall, TX | Oct 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for HOWELL SAND COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for HOWELL SAND COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HOWELL SAND COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HOWELL SAND COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-04-28 | Planned | 5 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HOWELL SAND COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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- What is HOWELL SAND COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- HOWELL SAND COMPANY has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 5 violations and $0 in total penalties.