# LJ Inc, Lakeside Sand & Gravel Inc (Portage County, OH): MSHA citation under 56.4101 (2026-08-04)

**Safety Need Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | LJ Inc |
| Mine | Lakeside Sand & Gravel Inc (ID 3301543) |
| Location | Portage County, OH |
| Commodity | Construction Sand and Gravel |
| Mine type | Surface |
| Employees | 28 |
| Issued | 2026-08-04 |
| Action | Citation |
| Standard | 56.4101 |
| Significant & substantial | No |
| Negligence | High |
| Proposed penalty | $193 |
| Contested | No |

## Why this score
- High or reckless negligence.

Source: US DOL Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Open Government Data, company violators only (https://www.msha.gov/data-and-reports/mine-data-retrieval-system?mineId=3301543). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T01:31:23.849Z.
Data comes from MSHA Open Government Data files, which MSHA updates weekly; citations can appear days to weeks after issue, and proposed penalties are often blank until assessed months later. Citations can be modified, vacated or contested; confirm on the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Company violators only; individual agents are excluded. Not a consumer report and may not be used for FCRA purposes. Informational only; not legal or safety advice.