Mining Incidents

Inman Stone Company Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Whit Kennedy
Inman, Spartanburg County, SC  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3800232

Inman Stone Company has $15K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
20
Years on record
1983–2023
Latest incident
Sep 2023
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
75
citations
15
significant & substantial
$14,859
proposed penalties
$14,859
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
68
inspections on record
918
inspection hours
n/a
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.
Rate withheld: 918 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Inman Stone Company has $15K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 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.
$15K
proposed penalties
$15K
current assessed
$15K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
74 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-11-06.
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 6,929 1 1 144.3
2025 Q3 6,979 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 7,807 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 7,329 6 0 818.7
2024 Q4 5,713 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 7,085 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 6,980 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 5,993 3 0 500.6
Show 95 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 6,240 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 6,463 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 6,731 3 1 445.7
2023 Q1 6,610 1 1 151.3
2022 Q4 6,379 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 6,006 1 1 166.5
2022 Q2 6,139 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 5,790 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 5,894 2 0 339.3
2021 Q2 6,759 1 0 148.0
2021 Q1 6,299 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 5,797 1 0 172.5
2020 Q3 5,475 3 1 547.9
2020 Q2 6,246 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 6,171 4 0 648.2
2019 Q4 6,242 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 6,282 5 2 795.9
2019 Q2 6,371 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 5,423 1 0 184.4
2018 Q4 6,087 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 6,308 1 0 158.5
2018 Q2 6,168 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 6,315 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 6,231 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 6,243 2 0 320.4
2017 Q2 6,010 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 6,554 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 6,541 1 0 152.9
2016 Q3 5,933 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 7,410 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 6,841 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 5,502 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 5,856 1 0 170.8
2015 Q2 5,585 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 5,262 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 5,166 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 4,732 1 0 211.3
2014 Q2 5,463 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 5,591 5 0 894.3
2013 Q4 4,851 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 4,424 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 5,099 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 5,019 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 3,909 1 0 255.8
2012 Q3 3,617 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 3,745 2 1 534.0
2012 Q1 3,645 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 3,440 1 1 290.7
2011 Q3 3,977 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 4,925 2 1 406.1
2011 Q1 4,210 4 1 950.1
2010 Q4 4,947 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 4,749 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 5,001 2 0 399.9
2010 Q1 4,234 4 2 944.7
2009 Q4 4,467 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 4,425 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 5,842 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 5,500 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 6,174 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 6,587 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 6,565 1 0 152.3
2008 Q1 6,558 1 0 152.5
2007 Q4 5,782 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 6,000 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 6,687 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 6,763 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 6,687 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 6,589 4 0 607.1
2006 Q2 7,073 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 7,364 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 6,861 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 7,103 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 7,181 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 6,421 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 7,478 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 6,784 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 7,419 3 0 404.4
2004 Q1 6,345 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 7,715 1 1 129.6
2003 Q3 6,601 2 0 303.0
2003 Q2 7,491 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 1,161 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 5,651 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 5,046 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 6,012 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 5,705 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 5,906 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 6,853 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 5,840 1 0 171.2
2001 Q1 5,595 2 0 357.5
2000 Q4 6,251 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 5,358 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 5,935 1 1 168.5
2000 Q1 6,330 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

20 on file

2023 · 2 incidents

September 19, 2023 SC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Inman Stone Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking across the bench when EE tried to step around piece of PVC pipe. EE struck a large rock with foot, losing balance. EE placed right hand forward to avoid impact between EE's head and the ground. EE's hand struck a rock & sustained an approximately 4 cm. (1.57 inches) laceration.

February 27, 2023 SC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inman Stone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Lone man inside hopper wearing safety glasses directly underneath feeder was changing nuts and bolts. Some fine debris got around glasses (nose corner) when looking up. Worked all day. Went to doctor in evening for irritated eye. Eye drops prescribed after remaining debris removed. Worked each day without restriction as normal. No lost time. Dr. released for full duty.

2019 · 1 incident

August 27, 2019 SC · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Inman Stone Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

A piece of torch slag fell through a hole in pants into a slip on boot. It burned a spot below right ankle. EE has worked every day with no restrictions. EE went to the doctor on 8/29/19, given a Tetanus shot and oral antibiotics as a precaution, after the wound was cleaned, dressed and inspected by the doctor. Additional visits if needed.

2016 · 2 incidents

May 12, 2016 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Inman Stone Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Standing on a ladder inside a 30x42 jaw crusher and grinding weld, the ladder shifted about a foot allowing contact with left shoulder and side of jaw. There was no fall. EE worked through the next day without restriction. Said it felt sore Monday. Dr prescribed OTC ibuprofen and not to climb with shoulder for a week. Three hours after Ibuprofen EE said felt much better.

February 12, 2016 SC · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Inman Stone Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Slipped & fell on snow and rocks, hurt shoulder.

2015 · 1 incident

May 14, 2015 SC · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Inman Stone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

While moving filing cabinet, EE holding hand truck got off balance as others were guiding front of cabinet. Cabinet fell on lt leg & was immediately removed. EE worked everyday without restriction. Knee had slight swelling & Dr prescribed anti-inflammatory medicine on 5/28 which has improved the knee overnight. Follow up in 2-3 wks. No restrictions. Months later Dr scoped meniscus

2001 · 1 incident

October 8, 2001 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Inman Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE DUE TO SLIPPING OFF CRANE TRACK CAUSED BY ACCUMULATED MUD ON BOTTOM OF SHOES. SMALL BUMP ON SIDE OF HEAD AT LEFT EAR. IMPAIRMENT ONLY FOR LEFT ANKLE. ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT W AS WORN.

1999 · 1 incident

September 22, 1999 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Inman Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

A HAND HELD PRYBAR SLIPPED OFF THE PLATFORM WHERE THE OPERATOR STANDS. THE BAR SLIPPED INTO THE FLYWHEEL AND WAS THROEN OUT. IT STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH AREA. SOME STITCHES WERE REQUIRED. THERE WAS NO PERMANENT DAMAGE. A GUARD WAS PUT IN PLACE TO PREVENT ANY FUTHER OCCURANCE. THIS SUPPLEMENTED THE ORIGINAL GUARD.

1985 · 2 incidents

November 6, 1985 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Davidson Mineral Properties Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRAINING A CONV9YOR AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN A PIECE OF STEEL AND THE BELT.

February 25, 1985 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Southern Aggregates Company · Struck by falling object

I.NAME WAS CLEAN UP MAN AROUND CRUSHER A ROCK FELL OFF CRUSHER HE SAID AND HIT HIM ON SHOULDER DR COULDNT FIND ANY BRUISED OR CUTS

1984 · 2 incidents

May 12, 1984 SC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Aggregates Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING ON TOP OF SCREEN GRINDING H ON HEAD PULLEY, HE LEANED BACKWARDS LOSING HIS BALANCE FALLING ABOUT 15\ TO GROUND STRIKING A ASPEED REDUCER PART LYING ON GROUND. TWO CUTS ON RIGHT LEG NEAR KNEE. REQUIRING STITCHES BRUISE ON RIGHT HIP AND LOWER BACK

April 5, 1984 SC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Southern Aggregates Company · Struck by flying object

GRINDER BEING USED FOR REPAIRS ON CRUSHER SPARK FROM METAL CHIPPED LODGED IN EYE WIND WAS BLOWING REAL BAD.

1983 · 8 incidents

September 7, 1983 SC · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler POWERED HAULAGE
Interstate Materials Company · Struck against a moving object

A LOADED R-25 EUCLID BROKE A DRIVE SHAFT AND RAN BACK INTO 80D SHOVEL HIT THE OPERATORS CAB

July 19, 1983 SC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Interstate Materials Company · Struck against a moving object

DRIVING TRUCK UP RAMP TRUCK GAVE OUT OF FUEL TRUCK WENT DOWN HILL BRAKE DID HOLD TRUCK & T RUCK DID NOT HIT ANY OBJECT.

May 21, 1983 SC · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Interstate Materials Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

PICKED UP A TORCH WHILE HOT WITH NO GLOVES ON BURNED LEFT HAND BETWEEN THUMB AND POINTER FINGER

May 12, 1983 SC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Interstate Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GETTING ROCK FROM CRUSHER WALKED BACK UP FEEDER ROCK ROLLED AGAINST LEFT ARM BRUISED LEFT ARM

February 22, 1983 SC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Interstate Materials Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

INJURED STUCK HAND IN CONVEYOR WHILE IN OPERATION.

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