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
Operator: Big Spring Sands LLC
Controller: Jeffrey Flood; Brenda Flood
Location: Big Spring, Howard County, TX
Employees: 15
Recent Violations
View all 45 →| 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
View all 8 →| 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
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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.