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

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: General Shale Brick, Inc.

Controller: Wienerberger AG

Location: Athens, Henderson County, TX

Employees: 1

20
Violations
0
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4100249
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates32.2047220, -95.8230560
Nearest TownAthens

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.