Key Takeaway
Athens Plant & Pits is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Athens, Henderson County, TX. It has 20 violations on record (0 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by General Shale Brick, Inc..
Athens Plant & Pits
Operator: General Shale Brick, Inc.
Controller: Wienerberger AG
Location: Athens, Henderson County, TX
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 20 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 09/15/2022 | 46.11(b)(4) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $252 |
| 07/21/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/08/2021 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/08/2021 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/07/2018 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 11/07/2018 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/31/2018 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $132 |
| 07/30/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 06/10/2015 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2015 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2015 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2015 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2015 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $350 |
| 04/01/2014 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/31/2014 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/13/2013 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 06/01/2010 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 02/28/2008 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/12/2007 | 56.4330(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2010 | OTHER | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 04/16/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 35 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | 10/22/2025 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 02/19/2025 | 02/19/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 03/04/2024 | 03/04/2024 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 03/28/2023 | 03/28/2023 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 09/15/2022 | 09/15/2022 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/21/2022 | 07/21/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/08/2021 | 09/10/2021 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 02/22/2021 | 02/25/2021 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 09/29/2020 | 09/29/2020 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 03/24/2020 | 03/24/2020 | 5.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Athens Plant & Pits have?
Athens Plant & Pits has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Athens Plant & Pits?
Athens Plant & Pits is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Athens, Henderson County, TX. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Athens Plant & Pits?
According to MSHA records, Athens Plant & Pits has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Athens Plant & Pits?
Athens Plant & Pits is operated by General Shale Brick, Inc. and controlled by Wienerberger AG. MSHA Mine ID: 4100249.