Lemon Springs
Active
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: G S Materials Inc
Controller: Ronnie G Kirkpatrick Jr
Location: Lemon Springs, Harnett County, NC
Employees: 15
318
Violations
118
S&S Violations
33
Accidents
$256K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 318 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/17/2022 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/17/2022 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/17/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/17/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/17/2022 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/03/2019 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $142 |
| 10/03/2019 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $474 |
| 10/02/2019 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/20/2019 | 56.12034 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 02/20/2019 | 56.14131(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,457 |
| 02/20/2019 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 02/19/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/09/2018 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/09/2018 | 56.13015(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 01/02/2018 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 01/02/2018 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 09/28/2017 | 56.12006 | S&S | ModNegligence | $387 |
| 09/27/2017 | 56.14112(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 09/27/2017 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 33 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 138d restricted |
| 03/23/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 4d lost, 10d restricted |
| 07/27/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 01/10/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 16d lost, 36d restricted |
| 06/12/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 06/14/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 04/11/2012 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 04/05/2011 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 108d lost, 33d restricted |
| 03/23/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/01/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
Inspections
View all 143 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 12/18/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 08/06/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/11/2025 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 10/29/2024 | 10/30/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2024 | 10/01/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 09/26/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 08/10/2024 | 08/16/2024 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2024 | 07/11/2024 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 06/20/2024 | 06/20/2024 | 3.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3101990
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees15
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift19.0
Coordinates35.3686110, -79.1855560
Nearest TownLemon Springs
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lemon Springs have?
Lemon Springs has 318 MSHA violations on record, of which 118 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $256K.
What type of mine is Lemon Springs?
Lemon Springs is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lemon Springs, Harnett County, NC. It currently has 15 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lemon Springs?
According to MSHA records, Lemon Springs has 33 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lemon Springs?
Lemon Springs is operated by G S Materials Inc and controlled by Ronnie G Kirkpatrick Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 3101990.