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
Operator: Continental Brick Company
Controller: C Lynch Christian III
Location: Martinsburg, Berkeley County, WV
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 28 →| 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
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 35 →| 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 |
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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.