Key Takeaway

Love Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hernando, De Soto County, MS. It has 53 violations on record (15 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Memphis Stone & Gravel Company.

Love Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Memphis Stone & Gravel Company

Controller: Granite Construction Inc

Location: Hernando, De Soto County, MS

Employees: 12

53
Violations
15
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/24/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/25/2013 56.12006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/25/2013 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/27/2010 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $334
10/27/2010 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/26/2010 56.14112(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $150
10/26/2010 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
10/26/2010 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/26/2010 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/26/2010 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
10/26/2010 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/26/2010 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $150
08/11/2009 56.13011 S&S HighNegligence $1,111
08/11/2009 56.12025 S&S ModNegligence $100
08/11/2009 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $100
02/19/2009 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/07/2008 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/07/2008 56.20003(b) S&S ModNegligence $108
05/07/2008 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/07/2008 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $362

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/30/2025 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
06/12/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/22/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 272d lost
04/16/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
08/11/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted
05/03/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 15d restricted
04/05/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/21/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted
07/19/2004 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/20/2026 01/21/2026 10.50 1
06/24/2025 06/30/2025 11.00 1
12/17/2024 12/17/2024 2.50 1
09/03/2024 09/04/2024 24.25 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 1.25 1
03/07/2024 03/07/2024 9.75 1
03/25/2013 04/01/2013 12.50 1
10/26/2010 10/28/2010 28.50 1
01/26/2010 01/26/2010 1.00 1
08/11/2009 08/12/2009 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2200389
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees12
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates34.8458330, -89.9986110
Nearest TownHernando

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Love Pit have?

Love Pit has 53 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Love Pit?

Love Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hernando, De Soto County, MS. It currently has 12 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Love Pit?

According to MSHA records, Love Pit has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Love Pit?

Love Pit is operated by Memphis Stone & Gravel Company and controlled by Granite Construction Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2200389.