BROWN # 2
Abandoned
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: Carolina Vermiculite Div-Va Vermiculite LLC
Controller: Ned Gumble
Location: woodruff, Spartanburg County, SC
135
Violations
40
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$79K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 135 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2010 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/23/2010 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 11/23/2010 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 11/23/2010 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/23/2010 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/23/2010 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 11/17/2010 | 56.14131(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/16/2010 | 56.12016 | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,700 |
| 11/16/2010 | 56.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/16/2010 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 11/16/2010 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/16/2010 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 11/16/2010 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 11/16/2010 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/16/2010 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 11/16/2010 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,000 |
| 11/16/2010 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 11/16/2010 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,700 |
| 09/14/2010 | 56.12025 | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 09/14/2010 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
Inspections
View all 41 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2011 | 05/03/2011 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 12/13/2010 | 12/13/2010 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 11/16/2010 | 11/24/2010 | 45.00 | 1 |
| 09/14/2010 | 09/15/2010 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 07/19/2010 | 07/22/2010 | 35.25 | 1 |
| 01/19/2010 | 01/21/2010 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 01/19/2010 | 01/19/2010 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 12/15/2009 | 12/23/2009 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 09/29/2009 | 09/29/2009 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 06/17/2009 | 06/18/2009 | 19.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3800596
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionVermiculite
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates33.8361110, -81.1636110
Nearest Townwoodruff
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BROWN # 2 have?
BROWN # 2 has 135 MSHA violations on record, of which 40 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $79K.
What type of mine is BROWN # 2?
BROWN # 2 is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in woodruff, Spartanburg County, SC. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BROWN # 2?
According to MSHA records, BROWN # 2 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BROWN # 2?
BROWN # 2 is operated by Carolina Vermiculite Div-Va Vermiculite LLC and controlled by Ned Gumble. MSHA Mine ID: 3800596.