Key Takeaway

Elgin Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Elgin, Bastrop County, TX. It has 15 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by General Shale Brick, Inc..

Elgin Plant

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: General Shale Brick, Inc.

Controller: Wienerberger AG

Location: Elgin, Bastrop County, TX

Employees: 5

15
Violations
3
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/02/2025 46.5(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
04/01/2025 46.3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/01/2025 46.5(a) S&S ModNegligence $168
08/16/2022 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/06/2020 46.9(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
07/06/2020 56.9301 S&S ModNegligence $567
07/24/2018 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/21/2017 41.12 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
03/22/2016 46.8(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $112
03/22/2016 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
11/12/2014 46.8(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $167
11/12/2014 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
10/16/2014 46.3(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
11/08/2005 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/08/2005 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/22/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 19d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/11/2025 04/14/2025 6.00 1
04/01/2025 04/02/2025 8.75 1
02/22/2024 02/22/2024 12.50 1
09/11/2023 09/22/2023 9.25 1
08/16/2022 08/16/2022 12.25 1
03/30/2021 03/30/2021 7.25 1
07/07/2020 07/08/2020 6.00 1
07/06/2020 07/08/2020 15.00 1
04/16/2019 04/18/2019 3.25 1
07/24/2018 07/24/2018 8.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4100293
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates30.3283330, -97.3377780
Nearest TownElgin

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Elgin Plant have?

Elgin Plant has 15 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Elgin Plant?

Elgin Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Elgin, Bastrop County, TX. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Elgin Plant?

According to MSHA records, Elgin Plant has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Elgin Plant?

Elgin Plant is operated by General Shale Brick, Inc. and controlled by Wienerberger AG. MSHA Mine ID: 4100293.