Key Takeaway
Flatonia Mines & Plant is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Flatonia, Fayette County, TX. It has 142 violations on record (46 S&S) and $44K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mid-Tex Minerals Inc.
Flatonia Mines & Plant
Operator: Mid-Tex Minerals Inc
Controller: Frank Shemanski
Location: Flatonia, Fayette County, TX
Employees: 13
Recent Violations
View all 142 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | 56.12034 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/03/2025 | 56.4200(b)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/03/2025 | 56.20013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/05/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/05/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/17/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/11/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 04/11/2023 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/10/2022 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/20/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 05/17/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 05/17/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 05/17/2021 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/15/2020 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/15/2020 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/06/2020 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/06/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
Inspections
View all 73 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 12/02/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2025 | 06/04/2025 | 35.75 | 1 |
| 01/15/2025 | 01/16/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 04/04/2024 | 04/05/2024 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 10/10/2023 | 10/11/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 10/05/2023 | 10/05/2023 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 08/17/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 04/11/2023 | 04/12/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/10/2022 | 08/10/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/20/2022 | 04/20/2022 | 9.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Flatonia Mines & Plant have?
Flatonia Mines & Plant has 142 MSHA violations on record, of which 46 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $44K.
What type of mine is Flatonia Mines & Plant?
Flatonia Mines & Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Flatonia, Fayette County, TX. It currently has 13 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Flatonia Mines & Plant?
According to MSHA records, Flatonia Mines & Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Flatonia Mines & Plant?
Flatonia Mines & Plant is operated by Mid-Tex Minerals Inc and controlled by Frank Shemanski. MSHA Mine ID: 4100308.