Key Takeaway
Avant-Ennis Mine & Mill is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Washington County, GA. It has 101 violations on record (21 S&S) and $18K in proposed penalties. Operated by Thiele Kaolin Company.
Avant-Ennis Mine & Mill
Operator: Thiele Kaolin Company
Controller: J Eric Tillirson
Location: Washington County, GA
Employees: 46
Recent Violations
View all 101 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 05/31/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/20/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/03/2020 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/12/2020 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/12/2020 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/10/2020 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $199 |
| 09/10/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/06/2019 | 56.14205 | S&S | LowNegligence | $654 |
| 03/05/2019 | 56.11027 | S&S | ModNegligence | $196 |
| 06/26/2018 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $128 |
| 01/30/2018 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $128 |
| 01/25/2017 | 56.12001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 01/25/2017 | 50.20(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 01/24/2017 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/14/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 03/24/2016 | 56.20011 | S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 03/24/2016 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/23/2015 | 56.14105 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 35 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 74d lost |
| 09/26/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 76d restricted |
| 12/06/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 21d restricted |
| 09/13/2021 | OTHER | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 10d restricted |
| 07/06/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 04/01/2021 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 40d restricted |
| 12/03/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/13/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 11/19/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/18/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 72 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 05/27/2025 | 06/02/2025 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 10/31/2024 | 10/31/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 10/30/2024 | 11/04/2024 | 29.25 | 1 |
| 06/06/2024 | 03/28/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 05/07/2024 | 05/13/2024 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 10/11/2023 | 10/13/2023 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 05/25/2023 | 05/31/2023 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 05/25/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/03/2023 | 01/05/2023 | 12.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Avant-Ennis Mine & Mill have?
Avant-Ennis Mine & Mill has 101 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $18K.
What type of mine is Avant-Ennis Mine & Mill?
Avant-Ennis Mine & Mill is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Washington County, GA. It currently has 46 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Avant-Ennis Mine & Mill?
According to MSHA records, Avant-Ennis Mine & Mill has 35 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Avant-Ennis Mine & Mill?
Avant-Ennis Mine & Mill is operated by Thiele Kaolin Company and controlled by J Eric Tillirson. MSHA Mine ID: 0900486.