Key Takeaway

Big Spring Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Big Spring, Howard County, TX. It has 45 violations on record (13 S&S) and $159K in proposed penalties. Operated by Big Spring Sands LLC.

Big Spring Plant

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Big Spring Sands LLC

Controller: Jeffrey Flood; Brenda Flood

Location: Big Spring, Howard County, TX

Employees: 15

45
Violations
13
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$159K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/16/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/15/2025 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,968
04/15/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $398
04/15/2025 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $4,383
04/15/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $398
04/15/2025 56.9300(a) S&S HighNegligence $14,557
04/15/2025 56.14100(c) S&S HighNegligence $14,557
04/15/2025 56.9301 S&S ModNegligence $4,383
04/15/2025 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,968
04/15/2025 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $398
04/15/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $398
04/15/2025 57.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $267
04/15/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $883
10/08/2024 56.14101(a) S&S HighNegligence $88,354
10/08/2024 56.14103(b) S&S HighNegligence $12,089
10/08/2024 56.14100(d) S&S ModNegligence $3,642
10/08/2024 56.20011 S&S ModNegligence $3,642
10/08/2024 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $1,098
10/08/2024 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $1,098
10/08/2024 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $221

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/15/2025 04/18/2025 14.50 1
10/16/2024 10/16/2024 0.50 1
10/07/2024 10/10/2024 20.25 1
09/03/2024 09/05/2024 23.50 1
05/01/2024 05/08/2024 4.00 1
03/20/2024 04/03/2024 6.25 2
01/22/2024 01/30/2024 9.00 1
01/09/2024 01/17/2024 35.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4105690
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionSand, Common
Employees15
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates32.3155560, -101.4180560
Nearest TownBig Spring

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Big Spring Plant have?

Big Spring Plant has 45 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $159K.

What type of mine is Big Spring Plant?

Big Spring Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Big Spring, Howard County, TX. It currently has 15 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Spring Plant?

According to MSHA records, Big Spring Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Big Spring Plant?

Big Spring Plant is operated by Big Spring Sands LLC and controlled by Jeffrey Flood; Brenda Flood. MSHA Mine ID: 4105690.