Drowning Creek Dredge & Plant
Active
Facility
Nonmetal
Operator: Southern Products and Silica Company
Controller: Scott L. Bradsher; Vera Bradsher
Location: Hoffman, Richmond County, NC
Employees: 30
177
Violations
42
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$35K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 177 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/12/2025 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/12/2025 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/19/2023 | 56.14105 | S&S | ModNegligence | $518 |
| 04/18/2023 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 03/07/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/07/2022 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $2,077 |
| 02/07/2022 | 56.15004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 10/22/2020 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/21/2020 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 05/07/2020 | 56.14101(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/01/2019 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/01/2019 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/30/2019 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/30/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/07/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/19/2018 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/18/2018 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 1d restricted |
| 02/07/2022 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 82d lost, 30d restricted |
| 01/25/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 7d lost, 21d restricted |
| 04/18/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/31/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/26/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 09/16/2004 | MACHINERY | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 06/11/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/27/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
| 02/06/2002 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 100 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | 12/03/2025 | 22.50 | 2 |
| 11/12/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 31.25 | 2 |
| 07/09/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 03/24/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 21.75 | 1 |
| 06/26/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 02/27/2024 | 02/27/2024 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 11/06/2023 | 11/07/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 04/18/2023 | 04/20/2023 | 43.25 | 2 |
| 04/10/2023 | 04/11/2023 | 18.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3100718
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees30
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates36.0663890, -78.4822220
Nearest TownHoffman
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Drowning Creek Dredge & Plant have?
Drowning Creek Dredge & Plant has 177 MSHA violations on record, of which 42 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $35K.
What type of mine is Drowning Creek Dredge & Plant?
Drowning Creek Dredge & Plant is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Hoffman, Richmond County, NC. It currently has 30 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Drowning Creek Dredge & Plant?
According to MSHA records, Drowning Creek Dredge & Plant has 11 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Drowning Creek Dredge & Plant?
Drowning Creek Dredge & Plant is operated by Southern Products and Silica Company and controlled by Scott L. Bradsher; Vera Bradsher. MSHA Mine ID: 3100718.