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
Operator: USB Alabama, LLC
Controller: RemSom, LLC
Location: Bessemer, Jefferson County, AL
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 109 →| 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
View all 70 →| 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
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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.