Lemon Springs Quarry
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Location: Lemon Springs, Lee County, NC
Employees: 28
173
Violations
34
S&S Violations
17
Accidents
$44K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 173 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/08/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/05/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/22/2023 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 02/22/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 02/01/2022 | 56.14109(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/01/2019 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/01/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/01/2019 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $977 |
| 09/30/2019 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/12/2018 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $196 |
| 06/12/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/27/2017 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/27/2017 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/27/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 09/13/2016 | 56.18006 | S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 07/05/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 11/23/2015 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/07/2015 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/02/2014 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2025 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/08/2016 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/10/2013 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 05/11/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 63d lost, 190d restricted |
| 03/23/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 762d lost |
| 07/15/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/19/2008 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/29/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/15/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 128d lost |
| 02/23/2007 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 102 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | 11/19/2025 | 58.25 | 2 |
| 06/23/2025 | 06/25/2025 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 02/25/2025 | 02/27/2025 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 08/19/2024 | 08/19/2024 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 07/08/2024 | 07/09/2024 | 19.00 | 2 |
| 03/05/2024 | 03/05/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 01/02/2024 | 01/04/2024 | 62.75 | 2 |
| 09/25/2023 | 09/25/2023 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 09/05/2023 | 09/06/2023 | 33.25 | 3 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3101104
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees28
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates35.4088880, -79.2108330
Nearest TownLemon Springs
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lemon Springs Quarry have?
Lemon Springs Quarry has 173 MSHA violations on record, of which 34 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $44K.
What type of mine is Lemon Springs Quarry?
Lemon Springs Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Lemon Springs, Lee County, NC. It currently has 28 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lemon Springs Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Lemon Springs Quarry has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lemon Springs Quarry?
Lemon Springs Quarry is operated by Martin Marietta Materials Inc and controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3101104.