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

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Imerys Kaolin Company

Controller: Imerys S A

Location: Dry Branch, Twiggs County, GA

56
Violations
8
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0900139
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionKaolin and Ball Clay
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates32.8006120, -83.4657240
Nearest TownDry Branch

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.