Mining Incidents

BREWER SAND Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Heidelberg Materials AG
Pageland, Chesterfield County, SC  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3800122

BREWER SAND has $164K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 5 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
23
Years on record
1987–2024
Latest incident
Nov 2024
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
107
citations
16
significant & substantial
$163,888
proposed penalties
$95,811
paid to date
58% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $68,077 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
78
inspections on record
1,368
inspection hours
7.8
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
107 citations across 1,368 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

BREWER SAND has $164K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 5 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$164K
proposed penalties
$96K
current assessed
$96K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
106 assessments are final orders; 5 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-06-17.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 6,308 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 6,936 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 5,878 1 0 170.1
2025 Q1 7,110 4 0 562.6
2024 Q4 7,971 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 7,974 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 8,357 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 8,450 1 0 118.3
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 7,747 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 7,795 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 7,508 2 1 266.4
2023 Q1 8,274 2 0 241.7
2022 Q4 7,211 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 6,754 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 6,368 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 6,659 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 6,844 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 7,208 1 0 138.7
2021 Q2 7,261 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 7,165 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 6,632 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 7,763 1 0 128.8
2020 Q2 7,580 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 7,923 1 0 126.2
2019 Q4 7,870 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 8,775 2 0 227.9
2019 Q2 9,381 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 7,931 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 7,434 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 8,574 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 8,872 1 0 112.7
2018 Q1 8,062 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 7,914 1 0 126.4
2017 Q3 8,559 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 8,638 3 0 347.3
2017 Q1 8,237 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 6,909 1 0 144.7
2016 Q3 7,903 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 8,157 2 0 245.2
2016 Q1 6,834 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 6,391 2 1 312.9
2015 Q3 7,814 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 8,398 1 0 119.1
2015 Q1 8,048 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 9,139 4 1 437.7
2014 Q3 9,221 7 3 759.1
2014 Q2 7,200 2 0 277.8
2014 Q1 5,021 4 1 796.7
2013 Q4 6,410 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 5,499 2 1 363.7
2013 Q2 5,221 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 5,349 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 4,857 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 4,705 1 0 212.5
2012 Q2 4,406 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 4,617 1 1 216.6
2011 Q4 4,370 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 4,632 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 3,791 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 5,022 2 0 398.2
2010 Q4 4,694 1 0 213.0
2010 Q3 5,644 2 0 354.4
2010 Q2 5,229 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 7,168 3 1 418.5
2009 Q4 4,825 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 9,595 2 1 208.4
2009 Q2 9,374 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 11,361 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 15,714 2 0 127.3
2008 Q3 19,413 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 20,078 2 0 99.6
2008 Q1 20,432 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 19,898 1 0 50.3
2007 Q3 21,576 4 0 185.4
2007 Q2 21,667 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 22,365 1 0 44.7
2006 Q4 20,060 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 21,061 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 21,249 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 22,503 3 0 133.3
2005 Q4 21,370 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 21,467 2 0 93.2
2005 Q2 20,543 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 21,494 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 21,522 1 0 46.5
2004 Q3 20,081 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 20,490 3 0 146.4
2004 Q1 19,599 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 19,940 1 1 50.2
2003 Q3 21,235 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 20,265 1 0 49.3
2003 Q1 23,406 2 0 85.4
2002 Q4 24,933 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 27,669 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 28,066 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 27,058 4 1 147.8
2001 Q4 30,547 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 33,461 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 32,879 7 1 212.9
2001 Q1 28,178 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 25,125 12 1 477.6
2000 Q3 30,591 3 0 98.1
2000 Q2 22,512 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 20,975 1 1 47.7

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
June 18, 2014 SC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman Fatality · IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg., LLC · Struck by flying object

The employee was present while two contract workers were performing a repair on a centrifugal water pump. During the repair, an explosion occurred. Heat may have been applied during the repair. The employee suffered fatal injuries.

Reportable incidents

22 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2024 · 1 incident

November 25, 2024 SC · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE was cleaning up waste in the loader when EE was finished and dismounting the machine EE reports EE was coming off of the loader and missed the last step, fell on to back and landed more on the left shoulder. EE worked for 2 days with some soreness. EE sneezed and developed pain. Went to ER and found a fractured rib on left side

2015 · 1 incident

June 3, 2015 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg., LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was checking his service truck for the day. As he exited the cab, he stepped from the top step to the lower step with his right leg, he felt a pain in his left knee.

2014 · 1 incident

August 16, 2014 SC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg., LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While lowering a snubber pulley into a position where it could be broken down for repair the chain holding the drive side of the pulley slipped causing it to drop about 2" pinching employee's hand between the bearing housing and conveyor frame which resulted in his finger being fractured.

2007 · 1 incident

February 13, 2007 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg., LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While clearing trees with a bulldozer, the employee opened the cab door to look at his track while moving when a broken tree branch struck him on his left hand. He suffered a laceration to two fingers requiring sutures. He returned to work with no restrictions.

2006 · 2 incidents

November 6, 2006 SC · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant MACHINERY
Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg., LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had been welding and line boring to repair a front end loader. After completion of work while cleaning up he began to experience discomfort in right eye. He went to dr 11-8-06 and had small metal fragment remove from eye.

August 28, 2006 SC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

A customer truck driver pulled his truck onto the weighout scale. He was getting out of the truck to get his scale ticket when he slipped and fell to the ground. He was later diagnosed with fractured ribs. The injured customer driver was employed by J&S, Inc.

2005 · 2 incidents

December 12, 2005 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg., LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismounting from the wet screen, employee slipped and caught himself, suffering a dislocated shoulder. Employee reported he had dislocated his shoulder several times in the past due to sports injuries.

July 9, 2005 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg., LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped while stepping down off a Cat 330 excavator and fell against a pickup truck parked next to the machine. He was diagnosed with a cracked rib and placed on restricted duty.

2002 · 1 incident

2001 · 2 incidents

October 31, 2001 SC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Aggregates Southeast, Inc. · Struck by flying object

KNOCKING METAL PIN OUT, WHEN PIN CAME OUT METAL DROPPED PLANT 1" AND PIPE USED FOR KNOCKING PIN OUT JUMPED UP AND STRUCK HIM IN CHIN. IT REQUIRED 4 STITCHES.

April 25, 2001 SC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hanson Aggregates East Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING TAIL PULLEY ADJUSTER NUT WITH 3/4" DRIVE RATCHET. RATCHET SLIPPED OFF OF NUT, CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO CUT PINKY FINGER ON RIGHT HAND BETWEEN RATCHET HANDLE AND ROCK ON THE GROUND.

2000 · 2 incidents

April 27, 2000 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hanson Aggregates East Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING A ROCK LOOSE IN FEED HOPPER. IT ROLLED WHEN FREED AND STRUCK HIM IN LEFT KNEE.

April 4, 2000 SC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Aggregates East Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF METAL TUBING TO BE USED FOR A SCALE GUARD. HE SLIPPED AND FELL AND THE TUBING (WEIGHING 60-80 LBS) LANDED ON HISLEFT HAND.

1999 · 1 incident

December 1, 1999 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brewer Sand Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED PARTY WAS GREASING A BEARING ON A TAIL PULLEY OF A CONVEYOR.

1995 · 1 incident

July 25, 1995 SC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brewer Sand Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING THE TAILGATE OF A TRUCK. WHILE ASCENDING A LADDER USED TO REACH THE WELD SPOT HE BUMPED LEFT KNEE ON TAILGATE. DOCTORS RECORDS STATE THAT HE HAS BURSITIS IN THAT KNEE.

1994 · 2 incidents

September 21, 1994 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Brewer Sand Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING THE TAIL PULLEY ON THE M-70 STACKER WITH A STEEL BAR WHEN THE BAR BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CONVEYOR BELT AND THE PULLEY. WHEN HIS HAPPENED IT PULLED HIS HAND IN THE PULLEY AND CAUSED THE INJURIES.

April 26, 1994 SC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brewer Sand Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE AND HIS SUPERVISOR WERE LOADING A RADIATOR ON THE BACK OF A PICK UP WHEN THE RADIATOR SLIPPED AND THE FAN SHROUD CAUGHT HIS WRIST AS IT FELL TO THE GROUND.

1992 · 1 incident

November 4, 1992 SC · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brewer Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING MANUAL DUTIES AND WAS CHANGING A TROUGHING ROLLER ON A 24" CONVEYOR. HE WAS BENT OVER AND STRADDLING THE CONVEYOR AND TWISTED HIS BACK. WHILE PUTTING THE ROLLER (APPR OX 25LBS) IN PLACE. DIAGNOSED WITH CERVIALGIAL,LUMBALGIA AND FACROILAC SPRAIN STRAIN.

1990 · 2 incidents

May 28, 1990 SC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brewer Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED HAD BENT OVER TO PICK UP CONNECTED PVC PIPE (WATER LINE) INJURED HAD SEVERE LOWER BACK PAIN

March 13, 1990 SC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brewer Sand Company Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO FUEL & SERVICE HIS LOADER WHEN HE STEPPED FROM THE LOADER TO THE GROUND HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE RESULTING IN TORN LIGAMENTS THIS EMPLOYEE AT ONE TIME WAS A FULL TIME EM PLOYEE HE BECAME SEL-EMPLOYED IN APRIL OF 89 & SINCE THEN HAS WORKED 2 OR 3 DAYS ON OCCASION TO HELP US WHEN WE WERE SHORT-HANDED

1987 · 2 incidents

June 3, 1987 SC · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler OTHER
Brewer Sand Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

APPARENT HEART 5TTACK.

March 27, 1987 SC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand POWERED HAULAGE
Brewer Sand Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE STEPPING 0ROM A BOAT ONTO THE DREDGE, THE BOAT MOVED CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO FALL, THEREFORE INJURING HIS RIGHT HAND.

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