Key Takeaway
Old Charleston Sand is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lexington, Lexington County, SC. It has 56 violations on record (10 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC.
Old Charleston Sand
Operator: Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC
Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Location: Lexington, Lexington County, SC
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 56 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/28/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $234 |
| 02/28/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $155 |
| 02/23/2021 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/01/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/01/2019 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $142 |
| 02/11/2019 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/31/2018 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/31/2018 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 01/08/2018 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/08/2018 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/20/2017 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 01/25/2017 | 46.9(c)(3) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
| 04/05/2016 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/02/2015 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 07/29/2014 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/24/2013 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/15/2013 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 09/28/2012 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,678 |
| 10/05/2011 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 2d restricted |
| 05/27/2004 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 1d restricted |
Inspections
View all 71 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | 10/20/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 09/25/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 04/03/2025 | 04/03/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 10/03/2024 | 10/03/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/18/2024 | 07/18/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 02/26/2024 | 02/26/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 09/18/2023 | 09/19/2023 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 12/07/2022 | 12/07/2022 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 07/14/2022 | 07/14/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/08/2022 | 03/08/2022 | 3.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Old Charleston Sand have?
Old Charleston Sand has 56 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is Old Charleston Sand?
Old Charleston Sand is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Lexington, Lexington County, SC. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Old Charleston Sand?
According to MSHA records, Old Charleston Sand has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Old Charleston Sand?
Old Charleston Sand is operated by Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC and controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3800702.