Deepstep Road Plant
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: Thiele Kaolin Company
Controller: J Eric Tillirson
Location: Sanderville, Washington County, GA
Employees: 202
384
Violations
64
S&S Violations
89
Accidents
$163K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 384 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 08/13/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/13/2025 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/12/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 08/12/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/29/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 10/23/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $492 |
| 10/22/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 10/22/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 10/22/2024 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,361 |
| 10/22/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $305 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 89 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 07/06/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 05/08/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/26/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/17/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 18d lost |
| 05/24/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 04/23/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 4d restricted |
| 12/09/2023 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 09/22/2023 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/11/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 23d restricted |
Inspections
View all 103 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 03/02/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 12/18/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 12/09/2025 | 12/09/2025 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 08/15/2025 | 41.75 | 2 |
| 12/11/2024 | 12/11/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/18/2024 | 12/28/2024 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 10/24/2024 | 10/24/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 10/22/2024 | 11/07/2024 | 66.75 | 4 |
| 09/25/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 19.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0900110
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionKaolin and Ball Clay
Employees202
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.0169440, -82.8797220
Nearest TownSanderville
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Deepstep Road Plant have?
Deepstep Road Plant has 384 MSHA violations on record, of which 64 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $163K.
What type of mine is Deepstep Road Plant?
Deepstep Road Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Sanderville, Washington County, GA. It currently has 202 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Deepstep Road Plant?
According to MSHA records, Deepstep Road Plant has 89 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Deepstep Road Plant?
Deepstep Road Plant is operated by Thiele Kaolin Company and controlled by J Eric Tillirson. MSHA Mine ID: 0900110.