Emery Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: G S MATERIALS INC

Controller: Ronnie G Kirkpatrick Jr

Location: Candor, Montgomery County, NC

Employees: 14

250
Violations
82
S&S Violations
17
Accidents
$411K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/23/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/19/2021 56.14112(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $237
01/19/2021 56.15014 S&S ModNegligence $237
02/19/2020 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/03/2018 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $191
10/03/2018 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $191
08/22/2018 56.4603(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/21/2018 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/21/2018 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/14/2017 56.3131 S&S ModNegligence $462
11/14/2017 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $208
10/11/2017 46.3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
09/13/2017 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $2,250
09/05/2017 56.14107(a) S&S HighNegligence $69,400
09/05/2017 46.7(a) S&S ModNegligence $70,834
09/05/2017 56.18002(a) S&S HighNegligence $70,834
09/05/2017 Non-S&S $0
06/21/2017 56.13015 Non-S&S ModNegligence $677
06/21/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $677
03/07/2017 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $2,077

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/02/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/05/2017 POWERED HAULAGE FATALITY Fatal
07/04/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 52d restricted
10/30/2016 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
02/03/2014 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
07/27/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 27d restricted
03/16/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted
01/19/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
10/12/2009 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted
11/03/2008 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 48d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/10/2026 02/11/2026 9.75 1
12/17/2025 12/17/2025 1.75 1
09/10/2025 09/10/2025 14.25 1
07/07/2025 07/08/2025 11.25 1
01/23/2025 01/24/2025 11.25 1
10/02/2024 10/02/2024 2.50 1
07/02/2024 07/03/2024 11.75 1
06/20/2024 06/20/2024 1.25 1
02/15/2024 02/15/2024 3.75 1
12/06/2023 12/07/2023 16.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3102092
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees14
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates35.1955560, -79.6163890
Nearest TownCandor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Emery Pit have?

Emery Pit has 250 MSHA violations on record, of which 82 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $411K.

What type of mine is Emery Pit?

Emery Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Candor, Montgomery County, NC. It currently has 14 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Emery Pit?

According to MSHA records, Emery Pit has 17 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Emery Pit?

Emery Pit is operated by G S MATERIALS INC and controlled by Ronnie G Kirkpatrick Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 3102092.