Key Takeaway
Martin Marietta Merkel Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Merkel, Jones County, TX. It has 59 violations on record (8 S&S) and $24K in proposed penalties. Operated by Martin Marietta Materials Southwest LLC.
Martin Marietta Merkel Plant
Operator: Martin Marietta Materials Southwest LLC
Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Location: Merkel, Jones County, TX
Employees: 20
Recent Violations
View all 59 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/22/2025 | 56.4201 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/22/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 10/22/2025 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/14/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/14/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/10/2024 | 46.9(d)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/10/2024 | 56.13017 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 10/10/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/10/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/09/2024 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,637 |
| 10/09/2024 | 46.7(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $13,433 |
| 10/09/2024 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,637 |
| 10/09/2024 | 56.14132(b)(1)(iii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/09/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $736 |
| 10/09/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 04/30/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/30/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/30/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 48d lost |
| 10/25/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 60d lost, 106d restricted |
| 02/02/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 06/11/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 214d lost, 174d restricted |
| 05/11/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/31/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/21/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 25d restricted |
| 06/19/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
| 11/08/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 2d lost |
| 05/26/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 68 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | 10/29/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 10/22/2025 | 10/23/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 10/21/2025 | 10/22/2025 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 09/24/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 05/14/2025 | 05/15/2025 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 10/09/2024 | 10/23/2024 | 36.00 | 1 |
| 05/09/2024 | 05/09/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 04/29/2024 | 05/01/2024 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2023 | 12/13/2023 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 08/09/2023 | 08/10/2023 | 24.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Martin Marietta Merkel Plant have?
Martin Marietta Merkel Plant has 59 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $24K.
What type of mine is Martin Marietta Merkel Plant?
Martin Marietta Merkel Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Merkel, Jones County, TX. It currently has 20 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Martin Marietta Merkel Plant?
According to MSHA records, Martin Marietta Merkel Plant has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Martin Marietta Merkel Plant?
Martin Marietta Merkel Plant is operated by Martin Marietta Materials Southwest LLC and controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4103848.