Key Takeaway

CHEW and ABEL MINES is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Sealy, Austin County, TX. It has 3 violations on record (0 S&S) and $376 in proposed penalties. Operated by Acme Brick Company.

CHEW and ABEL MINES

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Acme Brick Company

Controller: Berkshire Hathaway Inc

Location: Sealy, Austin County, TX

Employees: 7

3
Violations
0
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$376
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/20/2026 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/14/2021 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/07/2015 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/30/2002 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/20/2026 01/21/2026 21.50 1
08/13/2025 08/13/2025 8.00 1
08/27/2024 08/27/2024 6.50 1
05/01/2023 05/02/2023 11.50 1
01/13/2021 01/14/2021 15.00 1
05/18/2020 05/18/2020 10.00 1
10/11/2019 10/15/2019 11.00 1
03/12/2019 03/12/2019 3.00 1
08/01/2018 08/01/2018 4.00 1
01/10/2017 01/10/2017 6.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4103361
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees7
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates29.8161110, -96.2166670
Nearest TownSealy

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does CHEW and ABEL MINES have?

CHEW and ABEL MINES has 3 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $376.

What type of mine is CHEW and ABEL MINES?

CHEW and ABEL MINES is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Sealy, Austin County, TX. It currently has 7 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at CHEW and ABEL MINES?

According to MSHA records, CHEW and ABEL MINES has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates CHEW and ABEL MINES?

CHEW and ABEL MINES is operated by Acme Brick Company and controlled by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4103361.