Key Takeaway

Bessemer Shale Mine is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Bessemer, Jefferson County, AL. It has 109 violations on record (30 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by USB Alabama, LLC.

Bessemer Shale Mine

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: USB Alabama, LLC

Controller: RemSom, LLC

Location: Bessemer, Jefferson County, AL

Employees: 6

109
Violations
30
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$17K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/24/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/02/2024 56.9314 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/25/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/06/2022 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
12/15/2021 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
12/15/2021 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
10/16/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $133
09/07/2021 56.11001 Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
09/07/2021 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/02/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
11/02/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
11/02/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/01/2017 46.6(b)(1) S&S ModNegligence $593
06/27/2017 46.7(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $129
06/27/2017 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
01/11/2017 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $533
07/08/2016 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $127
11/24/2015 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/24/2015 46.4(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/24/2015 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/03/2025 11/04/2025 4.75 1
07/03/2025 07/24/2025 15.50 1
10/02/2024 10/03/2024 5.50 1
04/29/2024 05/01/2024 3.50 1
04/25/2024 04/25/2024 8.00 1
01/04/2024 01/05/2024 13.00 1
06/26/2023 06/26/2023 6.50 1
02/16/2023 02/16/2023 5.25 1
06/06/2022 06/07/2022 24.00 1
12/15/2021 12/15/2021 15.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0100094
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Shale
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates33.3394440, -86.9636110
Nearest TownBessemer

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bessemer Shale Mine have?

Bessemer Shale Mine has 109 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.

What type of mine is Bessemer Shale Mine?

Bessemer Shale Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Bessemer, Jefferson County, AL. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bessemer Shale Mine?

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

Who operates Bessemer Shale Mine?

Bessemer Shale Mine is operated by USB Alabama, LLC and controlled by RemSom, LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 0100094.