Key Takeaway
Dry Branch Plant is a abandoned facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Dry Branch, Twiggs County, GA. It has 327 violations on record (98 S&S) and $148K in proposed penalties. Operated by Imerys Kaolin Company.
Dry Branch Plant
Operator: Imerys Kaolin Company
Controller: Imerys S A
Location: Dry Branch, Twiggs County, GA
Recent Violations
View all 327 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2009 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $634 |
| 03/11/2009 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $127 |
| 03/11/2009 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 03/10/2009 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 03/10/2009 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 03/09/2009 | 56.12041 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $150 |
| 03/09/2009 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 03/09/2009 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 03/09/2009 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/09/2009 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/15/2009 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/09/2008 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 09/08/2008 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 09/08/2008 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/08/2008 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/08/2008 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 09/05/2008 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $190 |
| 09/05/2008 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/05/2008 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 09/04/2008 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 87 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/24/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/29/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/03/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/07/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/10/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 21d restricted |
| 08/14/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/12/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 12d restricted |
| 05/31/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/02/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 63d lost, 5d restricted |
Inspections
View all 36 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2009 | 07/13/2009 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 04/08/2009 | 04/08/2009 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 03/08/2009 | 03/12/2009 | 50.00 | 1 |
| 08/26/2008 | 09/10/2008 | 55.50 | 1 |
| 03/26/2008 | 03/26/2008 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 02/27/2008 | 03/11/2008 | 91.00 | 1 |
| 02/06/2007 | 02/28/2007 | 52.25 | 1 |
| 07/11/2006 | 07/17/2006 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 12/06/2005 | 12/13/2005 | 46.00 | 1 |
| 08/17/2005 | 08/17/2005 | 2.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Dry Branch Plant have?
Dry Branch Plant has 327 MSHA violations on record, of which 98 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $148K.
What type of mine is Dry Branch Plant?
Dry Branch Plant is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Dry Branch, Twiggs County, GA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Dry Branch Plant?
According to MSHA records, Dry Branch Plant has 87 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Dry Branch Plant?
Dry Branch Plant is operated by Imerys Kaolin Company and controlled by Imerys S A. MSHA Mine ID: 0900482.