Key Takeaway

AUGUSTA MINES is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Augusta, Richmond County, GA. It has 33 violations on record (8 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by General Shale Brick, Inc..

AUGUSTA MINES

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: General Shale Brick, Inc.

Controller: Wienerberger AG

Location: Augusta, Richmond County, GA

Employees: 4

33
Violations
8
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/22/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/22/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/28/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/16/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
07/03/2019 56.9101 S&S LowNegligence $196
05/21/2015 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/30/2012 56.14206(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
10/13/2010 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/07/2010 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/04/2010 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/28/2009 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/09/2009 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/24/2008 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $2,678
03/21/2007 56.11004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/20/2007 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/30/2006 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $247
08/30/2006 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/06/2006 56.14205 S&S HighNegligence $305
06/06/2006 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/05/2006 56.14132(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/02/2019 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/13/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
10/31/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted
04/30/2005 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/12/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/06/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 203d lost
09/06/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 203d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/22/2025 12/23/2025 11.50 1
03/06/2025 03/06/2025 4.00 1
03/12/2024 03/12/2024 9.25 1
05/10/2023 05/10/2023 4.00 1
03/29/2023 03/30/2023 8.50 1
09/28/2022 09/29/2022 19.50 1
05/26/2022 05/26/2022 9.25 1
01/26/2022 01/26/2022 8.00 1
07/15/2021 07/15/2021 5.50 1
01/11/2021 01/11/2021 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0900145
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionFire Clay
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.4563890, -81.9605560
Nearest TownAugusta

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does AUGUSTA MINES have?

AUGUSTA MINES has 33 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is AUGUSTA MINES?

AUGUSTA MINES is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Augusta, Richmond County, GA. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at AUGUSTA MINES?

According to MSHA records, AUGUSTA MINES has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates AUGUSTA MINES?

AUGUSTA MINES is operated by General Shale Brick, Inc. and controlled by Wienerberger AG. MSHA Mine ID: 0900145.