Key Takeaway

Bankston Mine is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Bankston, Fayette County, AL. It has 46 violations on record (10 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by General Shale Brick, Inc..

Bankston Mine

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: General Shale Brick, Inc.

Controller: Wienerberger AG

Location: Bankston, Fayette County, AL

Employees: 2

46
Violations
10
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/16/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/06/2023 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/11/2019 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/11/2019 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/02/2019 56.4203 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/02/2019 56.20008(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
01/10/2019 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
01/10/2019 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $319
01/10/2019 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $142
01/10/2019 56.20008(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
12/04/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
12/04/2017 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/16/2017 56.4203 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
05/15/2017 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
12/14/2016 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
09/06/2016 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
09/06/2016 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
09/06/2016 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $134
09/06/2016 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
09/06/2016 56.14130(i) S&S HighNegligence $1,484

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/20/2026 01/23/2026 5.00 1
12/01/2025 12/02/2025 4.50 1
11/26/2025 12/02/2025 5.75 1
09/16/2025 09/17/2025 16.00 1
08/12/2025 08/13/2025 6.50 1
04/03/2025 04/03/2025 10.50 1
04/03/2025 04/03/2025 0.00 0
03/18/2025 03/18/2025 0.00 0
02/25/2025 02/25/2025 3.00 1
02/14/2025 02/25/2025 10.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0103170
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Shale
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.6527780, -87.6647220
Nearest TownBankston

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bankston Mine have?

Bankston Mine has 46 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Bankston Mine?

Bankston Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Bankston, Fayette County, AL. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bankston Mine?

According to MSHA records, Bankston Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bankston Mine?

Bankston Mine is operated by General Shale Brick, Inc. and controlled by Wienerberger AG. MSHA Mine ID: 0103170.