Key Takeaway
Witherspoon Sand Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Labelle, Glades County, FL. It has 118 violations on record (33 S&S) and $37K in proposed penalties. Operated by Florida Rock Industries Inc.
Witherspoon Sand Plant
Operator: Florida Rock Industries Inc
Controller: Vulcan Materials Company
Location: Labelle, Glades County, FL
Employees: 13
Recent Violations
View all 118 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 04/06/2023 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/06/2023 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/02/2022 | 56.15006 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $169 |
| 11/02/2022 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/02/2022 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/02/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/02/2022 | 47.42(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/13/2022 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $987 |
| 02/01/2022 | 56.14109(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $442 |
| 05/13/2021 | 46.8(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $139 |
| 11/24/2020 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $220 |
| 11/24/2020 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,089 |
| 04/21/2020 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/16/2020 | 56.4603(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/16/2020 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/16/2020 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/16/2020 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/16/2020 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/16/2020 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/12/2024 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 1d lost |
| 10/21/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 06/22/2019 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/26/2017 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 01/22/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 262d lost, 35d restricted |
| 03/18/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 40d lost, 63d restricted |
| 11/16/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/07/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/14/2002 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 72 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 05/20/2025 | 05/23/2025 | 29.25 | 1 |
| 10/24/2024 | 10/24/2024 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 08/12/2024 | 08/12/2024 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 05/02/2024 | 05/03/2024 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 02/28/2024 | 03/11/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 10/04/2023 | 10/05/2023 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 04/06/2023 | 04/11/2023 | 24.50 | 1 |
| 03/27/2023 | 03/28/2023 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 11/02/2022 | 11/03/2022 | 18.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Witherspoon Sand Plant have?
Witherspoon Sand Plant has 118 MSHA violations on record, of which 33 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $37K.
What type of mine is Witherspoon Sand Plant?
Witherspoon Sand Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Labelle, Glades County, FL. It currently has 13 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Witherspoon Sand Plant?
According to MSHA records, Witherspoon Sand Plant has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Witherspoon Sand Plant?
Witherspoon Sand Plant is operated by Florida Rock Industries Inc and controlled by Vulcan Materials Company. MSHA Mine ID: 0800308.