Key Takeaway

Sweetwater Quarry is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Nolan, Nolan County, TX. It has 176 violations on record (36 S&S) and $46K in proposed penalties. Operated by Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC.

Sweetwater Quarry

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC

Controller: Koch Industries Inc

Location: Nolan, Nolan County, TX

Employees: 6

176
Violations
36
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$46K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/20/2025 48.29(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/20/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $432
10/16/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $432
10/15/2025 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/15/2025 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $226
10/15/2025 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/15/2025 48.9(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/14/2025 56.14132(b)(1)(i) S&S ModNegligence $883
10/14/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/14/2025 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
10/14/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/14/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
09/22/2025 50.20-1 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/16/2025 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $366
09/16/2025 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $549
05/07/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $959
05/07/2025 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $4,749
05/07/2025 56.12028 S&S ModNegligence $4,749
05/06/2025 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $549
05/06/2025 56.4101 Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,818

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/14/2025 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 24d restricted
05/27/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 13d lost, 18d restricted
08/06/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 64d restricted
07/26/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 80d restricted
09/01/2021 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 75d restricted
10/17/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None
07/14/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/18/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/03/2025 11/03/2025 5.25 1
10/14/2025 10/20/2025 40.50 1
09/15/2025 09/18/2025 34.00 2
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 6.50 1
05/28/2025 05/29/2025 5.00 1
05/05/2025 05/08/2025 36.50 1
01/06/2025 01/08/2025 24.25 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 1.25 1
04/30/2024 04/30/2024 1.75 1
04/09/2024 04/10/2024 33.75 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4100851
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionGypsum
Employees6
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates32.4808330, -100.3363890
Nearest TownNolan

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sweetwater Quarry have?

Sweetwater Quarry has 176 MSHA violations on record, of which 36 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $46K.

What type of mine is Sweetwater Quarry?

Sweetwater Quarry is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Nolan, Nolan County, TX. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sweetwater Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Sweetwater Quarry has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sweetwater Quarry?

Sweetwater Quarry is operated by Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC and controlled by Koch Industries Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4100851.