Key Takeaway
Berkeley Plant is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, WV. It has 375 violations on record (55 S&S) and $105K in proposed penalties. Operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC.
Berkeley Plant
Operator: U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Controller: USS Holdings Inc
Location: Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, WV
Employees: 68
Recent Violations
View all 375 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 09/23/2025 | 56.14116(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/10/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/21/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/21/2025 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/21/2025 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/18/2025 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2025 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/30/2024 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/28/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $305 |
| 08/27/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/27/2024 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $305 |
| 08/27/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/27/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/13/2021 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/15/2020 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 08/20/2020 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/11/2020 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/11/2020 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $782 |
| 08/11/2020 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $782 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 71 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 10/24/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/08/2021 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 38d restricted |
| 12/17/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/18/2018 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/31/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
| 10/27/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/30/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/15/2015 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/11/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 81d lost |
Inspections
View all 126 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 02/17/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 12/19/2025 | 12/29/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 08/18/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 75.00 | 2 |
| 08/14/2025 | 08/14/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 06/03/2025 | 06/03/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 03/10/2025 | 03/10/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 01/15/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 53.25 | 1 |
| 12/11/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 48.00 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Berkeley Plant have?
Berkeley Plant has 375 MSHA violations on record, of which 55 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $105K.
What type of mine is Berkeley Plant?
Berkeley Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, WV. It currently has 68 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Berkeley Plant?
According to MSHA records, Berkeley Plant has 71 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Berkeley Plant?
Berkeley Plant is operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC and controlled by USS Holdings Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4602805.