Key Takeaway

Palmetto Sand Mine is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Dorchester, Colleton County, SC. It has 69 violations on record (12 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Palmetto Sand Co., Inc..

Palmetto Sand Mine

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Palmetto Sand Co., Inc.

Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc

Location: Dorchester, Colleton County, SC

Employees: 14

69
Violations
12
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$14K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/15/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $165
04/23/2024 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $204
04/23/2024 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/06/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/13/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
12/07/2020 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
12/16/2019 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
09/16/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
09/16/2019 48.26(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $187
09/16/2019 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/06/2018 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
12/18/2017 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
01/28/2016 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $308
01/28/2016 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/27/2015 46.3(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/03/2015 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/03/2015 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/03/2015 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/07/2014 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/19/2013 56.14109(b)(1) S&S HighNegligence $2,000

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/30/2025 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/23/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 9d lost, 13d restricted
04/07/2020 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 7d lost
02/12/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 114d lost
03/21/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/15/2025 12/15/2025 13.50 1
09/23/2025 09/23/2025 15.50 1
05/30/2025 05/30/2025 5.75 1
05/06/2025 05/06/2025 10.50 1
10/29/2024 10/30/2024 14.50 1
04/22/2024 04/25/2024 18.75 1
02/07/2024 02/08/2024 16.00 1
04/03/2023 04/04/2023 18.75 1
10/24/2022 10/25/2022 13.25 1
04/06/2022 04/07/2022 15.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3800710
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees14
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates33.0644440, -80.4327780
Nearest TownDorchester

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Palmetto Sand Mine have?

Palmetto Sand Mine has 69 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.

What type of mine is Palmetto Sand Mine?

Palmetto Sand Mine is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Dorchester, Colleton County, SC. It currently has 14 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Palmetto Sand Mine?

According to MSHA records, Palmetto Sand Mine has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Palmetto Sand Mine?

Palmetto Sand Mine is operated by Palmetto Sand Co., Inc. and controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3800710.