Key Takeaway
Calhoun Sand is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Gaston, Lexington County, SC. It has 48 violations on record (4 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC.
Calhoun Sand
Operator: Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC
Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Location: Gaston, Lexington County, SC
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 48 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2025 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $504 |
| 01/24/2023 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/25/2021 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 07/13/2021 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/13/2021 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/06/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/11/2020 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/10/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 08/08/2019 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $230 |
| 08/08/2019 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,550 |
| 08/08/2019 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $514 |
| 07/06/2017 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/12/2016 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 10/11/2016 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 04/08/2016 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $946 |
| 12/07/2015 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 04/07/2015 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/28/2014 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/02/2014 | 62.120 | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 55 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | 11/25/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 09/16/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 07/30/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 17.25 | 1 |
| 03/18/2025 | 03/19/2025 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 09/16/2024 | 09/16/2024 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 09/09/2024 | 09/09/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 03/19/2024 | 03/20/2024 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 04/12/2023 | 04/12/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/24/2023 | 01/24/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 07/05/2022 | 07/05/2022 | 4.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Calhoun Sand have?
Calhoun Sand has 48 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Calhoun Sand?
Calhoun Sand is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Gaston, Lexington County, SC. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Calhoun Sand?
According to MSHA records, Calhoun Sand has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Calhoun Sand?
Calhoun Sand is operated by Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC and controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3800716.