Key Takeaway
Dempsey Wood Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kinston, Lenoir County, NC. It has 35 violations on record (4 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Westside Minerals, LLC.
Dempsey Wood Pit
Operator: Westside Minerals, LLC
Controller: Missy Whaley; Mary A Everett
Location: Kinston, Lenoir County, NC
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 35 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/16/2025 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/19/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/19/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/19/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/14/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $123 |
| 02/05/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/12/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 07/12/2018 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 07/12/2018 | 56.11001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 07/12/2018 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $128 |
| 07/12/2018 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $286 |
| 07/12/2018 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $191 |
| 06/20/2017 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/19/2014 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $162 |
| 08/14/2013 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/17/2011 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 08/17/2011 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/09/2010 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 47 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 12/01/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 07/16/2025 | 07/16/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 12/19/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 04/17/2024 | 04/17/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 12/07/2023 | 12/07/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 04/18/2023 | 04/19/2023 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 10/13/2022 | 10/13/2022 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 04/14/2022 | 04/14/2022 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 01/06/2022 | 01/06/2022 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 09/22/2021 | 09/22/2021 | 1.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Dempsey Wood Pit have?
Dempsey Wood Pit has 35 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Dempsey Wood Pit?
Dempsey Wood Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kinston, Lenoir County, NC. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Dempsey Wood Pit?
According to MSHA records, Dempsey Wood Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Dempsey Wood Pit?
Dempsey Wood Pit is operated by Westside Minerals, LLC and controlled by Missy Whaley; Mary A Everett. MSHA Mine ID: 3102215.