Key Takeaway
BALCONES CLAY PIT is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Seguin, Guadalupe County, TX. It has 25 violations on record (7 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Dean Word Company.
BALCONES CLAY PIT
Operator: Dean Word Company
Controller: Timothy Dean Word III; Suzanne Word; Forrest Word; Bryan Word
Location: Seguin, Guadalupe County, TX
Recent Violations
View all 25 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2011 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/15/2011 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/16/2011 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/04/2011 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/05/2010 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 04/05/2010 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/05/2010 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/05/2010 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/21/2009 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 12/21/2009 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/29/2009 | 56.14130(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 04/29/2009 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/29/2009 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 11/30/2007 | 46.9(c)(1)(iii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/30/2007 | 46.8(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $112 |
| 05/02/2007 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/20/2006 | 56.18020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 11/19/2004 | 46.11(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $400 |
| 11/19/2004 | 56.18010 | S&S | ModNegligence | $72 |
| 10/16/2003 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2012 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/27/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 33 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2012 | 02/22/2012 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 01/09/2012 | 01/10/2012 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 12/15/2011 | 12/15/2011 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 07/18/2011 | 07/18/2011 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/15/2011 | 06/16/2011 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 01/28/2011 | 01/28/2011 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 01/04/2011 | 01/05/2011 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 04/19/2010 | 04/20/2010 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 03/29/2010 | 04/06/2010 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 12/21/2009 | 12/24/2009 | 10.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BALCONES CLAY PIT have?
BALCONES CLAY PIT has 25 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is BALCONES CLAY PIT?
BALCONES CLAY PIT is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Seguin, Guadalupe County, TX. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BALCONES CLAY PIT?
According to MSHA records, BALCONES CLAY PIT has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BALCONES CLAY PIT?
BALCONES CLAY PIT is operated by Dean Word Company and controlled by Timothy Dean Word III; Suzanne Word; Forrest Word; Bryan Word. MSHA Mine ID: 4103039.