Key Takeaway

Goretown Mine is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Loris, Horry County, SC. It has 232 violations on record (59 S&S) and $81K in proposed penalties. Operated by SC Rock, LLC.

Goretown Mine

Active Surface Stone

Operator: SC Rock, LLC

Controller: William H Griste

Location: Loris, Horry County, SC

Employees: 12

232
Violations
59
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$81K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/06/2025 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/06/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/06/2025 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $209
08/06/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/06/2025 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $209
08/05/2025 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/07/2025 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/07/2025 56.4501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/07/2025 56.9301 Non-S&S ModNegligence $465
01/07/2025 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/07/2025 56.9301 S&S ModNegligence $2,312
01/07/2025 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,037
01/07/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $209
01/07/2025 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $209
01/07/2025 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $2,312
09/25/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/25/2024 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/24/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/24/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/24/2024 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $161

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/08/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 272d lost, 42d restricted
06/28/2013 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/20/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted
06/20/2011 MACHINERY ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
06/14/2011 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
08/26/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 105d restricted
05/10/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 224d lost, 12d restricted
09/20/2001 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/02/2001 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
08/30/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/03/2026 0.00 0
08/05/2025 08/07/2025 24.00 1
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 1.00 1
07/09/2025 07/09/2025 8.25 1
05/01/2025 05/01/2025 9.25 1
01/29/2025 01/29/2025 3.25 1
01/06/2025 01/24/2025 53.25 1
10/02/2024 10/02/2024 10.00 1
09/23/2024 09/25/2024 33.50 1
01/30/2024 01/30/2024 6.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3800686
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees12
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates34.0766670, -78.9283330
Nearest TownLoris

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Goretown Mine have?

Goretown Mine has 232 MSHA violations on record, of which 59 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $81K.

What type of mine is Goretown Mine?

Goretown Mine is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Loris, Horry County, SC. It currently has 12 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Goretown Mine?

According to MSHA records, Goretown Mine has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Goretown Mine?

Goretown Mine is operated by SC Rock, LLC and controlled by William H Griste. MSHA Mine ID: 3800686.