Fowlkes Mine
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Controller: USS Holdings Inc
Location: Aberdeen, Monroe County, MS
Employees: 8
103
Violations
29
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$159K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 103 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $606 |
| 09/13/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $606 |
| 05/19/2021 | 56.14131(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,243 |
| 05/19/2021 | 46.8(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $952 |
| 09/09/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $199 |
| 08/20/2020 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $994 |
| 08/20/2020 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $199 |
| 07/24/2020 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $185 |
| 07/24/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $275 |
| 07/24/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $615 |
| 09/24/2019 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $142 |
| 08/12/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $514 |
| 08/12/2019 | 56.14131(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,804 |
| 08/31/2016 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 08/31/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 03/19/2014 | 56.14209(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/23/2013 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/23/2013 | 56.14130(c)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/28/2013 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 06/28/2013 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 01/18/2021 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/15/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 05/11/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 12/10/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/21/2009 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 92d restricted |
| 03/08/2007 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 1d restricted |
| 10/24/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 02/21/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 46d lost, 173d restricted |
| 02/23/2004 | NO VALUE FOUND | NO VALUE FOUND | None |
Inspections
View all 79 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | 01/15/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 06/12/2025 | 06/13/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 03/13/2025 | 03/21/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 06/27/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 01/20/2024 | 01/20/2024 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 09/13/2023 | 09/15/2023 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2023 | 01/05/2023 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 08/01/2022 | 08/01/2022 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 12/03/2021 | 12/03/2021 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 05/19/2021 | 05/19/2021 | 10.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2200460
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionBentonite
Employees8
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates33.7388880, -88.5327770
Nearest TownAberdeen
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fowlkes Mine have?
Fowlkes Mine has 103 MSHA violations on record, of which 29 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $159K.
What type of mine is Fowlkes Mine?
Fowlkes Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Aberdeen, Monroe County, MS. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fowlkes Mine?
According to MSHA records, Fowlkes Mine has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fowlkes Mine?
Fowlkes Mine is operated by U.S. Silica Company, LLC and controlled by USS Holdings Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2200460.