Key Takeaway
Dry Branch Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Dry Branch, Twiggs County, GA. It has 56 violations on record (8 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Imerys Kaolin Company.
Dry Branch Mine
Operator: Imerys Kaolin Company
Controller: Imerys S A
Location: Dry Branch, Twiggs County, GA
Recent Violations
View all 56 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2008 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/14/2008 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/14/2008 | 56.12026 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/07/2008 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/06/2008 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/05/2008 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/05/2008 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/11/2007 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/26/2006 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 10/26/2006 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/22/2006 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $191 |
| 08/22/2006 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/22/2006 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 01/25/2006 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 01/25/2006 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/07/2005 | 56.12030 | S&S | HighNegligence | $268 |
| 07/07/2005 | 56.7002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 07/07/2005 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/07/2005 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $217 |
| 07/07/2005 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $60 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 21d restricted |
| 05/10/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted |
| 03/24/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/05/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/27/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/31/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 11d lost, 34d restricted |
| 03/16/2001 | FIRE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 40d lost |
| 03/16/2001 | FIRE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 40d lost |
| 10/27/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/15/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 28 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2008 | 10/15/2008 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 05/05/2008 | 05/09/2008 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 12/10/2007 | 12/12/2007 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 10/26/2006 | 10/30/2006 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 08/21/2006 | 08/22/2006 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 01/25/2006 | 01/27/2006 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 08/08/2005 | 08/08/2005 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 07/29/2005 | 07/29/2005 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 07/29/2005 | 07/29/2005 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/06/2005 | 07/08/2005 | 25.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Dry Branch Mine have?
Dry Branch Mine has 56 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Dry Branch Mine?
Dry Branch Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Dry Branch, Twiggs County, GA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Dry Branch Mine?
According to MSHA records, Dry Branch Mine has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Dry Branch Mine?
Dry Branch Mine is operated by Imerys Kaolin Company and controlled by Imerys S A. MSHA Mine ID: 0900139.