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
Operator: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
Controller: Koch Industries Inc
Location: Nolan, Nolan County, TX
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 176 →| 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
View all 8 →| 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
View all 74 →| 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 |
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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.