Key Takeaway
Barefoot Pit is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Little River, Horry County, SC. It has 56 violations on record (12 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by A. O. Hardee & Son, Inc..
Barefoot Pit
Operator: A. O. Hardee & Son, Inc.
Controller: Benjy Hardee
Location: Little River, Horry County, SC
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 56 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2025 | 41.11(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 46.7(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,866 |
| 06/25/2024 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 06/25/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/12/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/09/2021 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/26/2019 | 56.4101 | S&S | HighNegligence | $514 |
| 11/26/2019 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/30/2019 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/30/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/30/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/01/2017 | 56.14130(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 03/01/2017 | 56.14130(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/01/2015 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/01/2015 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/07/2014 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/07/2014 | 46.4(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/07/2014 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/06/2014 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 04/19/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
Inspections
View all 46 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/31/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 06/25/2025 | 06/26/2025 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 10/03/2024 | 10/22/2024 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2024 | 06/26/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 03/12/2024 | 03/12/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 08/09/2023 | 08/09/2023 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 01/12/2023 | 01/12/2023 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 06/15/2022 | 06/16/2022 | 7.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Barefoot Pit have?
Barefoot Pit has 56 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.
What type of mine is Barefoot Pit?
Barefoot Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Little River, Horry County, SC. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Barefoot Pit?
According to MSHA records, Barefoot Pit has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Barefoot Pit?
Barefoot Pit is operated by A. O. Hardee & Son, Inc. and controlled by Benjy Hardee. MSHA Mine ID: 3800732.