Key Takeaway

Continental Brick Company Shale Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, WV. It has 28 violations on record (5 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Continental Brick Company.

Continental Brick Company Shale Pit

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Continental Brick Company

Controller: C Lynch Christian III

Location: Martinsburg, Berkeley County, WV

Employees: 1

28
Violations
5
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/22/2025 62.130(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/15/2025 56.14132(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/15/2025 56.14132(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/24/2021 56.20008(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
03/24/2021 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/24/2021 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/24/2021 56.14130(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/24/2021 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $302
10/24/2018 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $128
08/09/2016 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
09/18/2008 62.130(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
07/29/2008 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/29/2008 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/10/2008 Non-S&S $0
07/10/2008 56.15005 S&S HighNegligence $1,995
07/02/2008 56.14132(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $162
07/02/2008 56.14132(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $162
06/04/2008 56.14130(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/04/2008 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/04/2008 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/07/2009 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/14/2025 08/25/2025 95.50 1
01/09/2024 01/09/2024 6.00 1
06/05/2023 06/06/2023 16.00 1
01/12/2023 01/13/2023 27.00 2
05/18/2022 05/18/2022 7.00 1
03/24/2021 03/30/2021 20.50 1
03/19/2020 03/19/2020 5.25 1
10/25/2018 10/25/2018 10.75 1
11/03/2017 11/03/2017 3.50 1
06/21/2017 06/21/2017 5.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4600146
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees1
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.4330560, -77.9566670
Nearest TownMartinsburg

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Continental Brick Company Shale Pit have?

Continental Brick Company Shale Pit has 28 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Continental Brick Company Shale Pit?

Continental Brick Company Shale Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Continental Brick Company Shale Pit?

According to MSHA records, Continental Brick Company Shale Pit has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Continental Brick Company Shale Pit?

Continental Brick Company Shale Pit is operated by Continental Brick Company and controlled by C Lynch Christian III. MSHA Mine ID: 4600146.