Key Takeaway

Clay County Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Columbus, Clay County, MS. It has 24 violations on record (7 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by General Shale Brick, Inc..

Clay County Pit

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: General Shale Brick, Inc.

Controller: Wienerberger AG

Location: Columbus, Clay County, MS

Employees: 4

24
Violations
7
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/16/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/09/2021 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $146
09/04/2019 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/20/2013 46.9(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/21/2009 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/04/2007 56.14132(a) S&S HighNegligence $2,106
10/04/2007 56.14100(b) S&S HighNegligence $2,106
10/04/2007 56.14100(d) S&S HighNegligence $2,106
04/16/2007 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/20/2006 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/15/2006 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/06/2005 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $135
10/06/2005 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/06/2005 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/06/2005 56.14101(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $354
10/06/2005 56.14101(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $0
10/06/2005 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/06/2005 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/06/2005 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/06/2005 56.14101(a)(1) Non-S&S $0

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/12/2026 01/14/2026 4.00 1
03/18/2025 03/18/2025 0.00 0
03/11/2025 03/21/2025 13.00 1
01/08/2024 01/09/2024 7.00 1
10/18/2022 10/18/2022 4.50 1
06/14/2022 06/14/2022 2.00 1
11/16/2021 11/16/2021 7.75 1
04/06/2021 04/07/2021 7.50 1
03/08/2021 03/10/2021 10.50 1
09/14/2020 09/15/2020 3.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2200715
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.5780560, -88.5080560
Nearest TownColumbus

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Clay County Pit have?

Clay County Pit has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Clay County Pit?

Clay County Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Columbus, Clay County, MS. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Clay County Pit?

According to MSHA records, Clay County Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Clay County Pit?

Clay County Pit is operated by General Shale Brick, Inc. and controlled by Wienerberger AG. MSHA Mine ID: 2200715.