Key Takeaway

GOB Farms is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Manchester, Walker County, AL. It has 17 violations on record (3 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by GOB Farms LLC.

GOB Farms

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: GOB Farms LLC

Controller: James Woods

Location: Manchester, Walker County, AL

Employees: 4

17
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/26/2026 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/26/2026 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/26/2026 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/26/2026 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
09/05/2025 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $642
04/01/2025 56.14132(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/24/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/24/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/24/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/04/2024 46.11(a) S&S LowNegligence $320
09/04/2024 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/04/2024 41.11(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/04/2024 45.4(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/04/2024 46.3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/04/2024 56.18002(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/04/2024 56.18014 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/16/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/26/2026 01/27/2026 13.00 1
09/04/2025 09/05/2025 14.00 1
04/01/2025 04/03/2025 21.00 1
02/05/2025 02/05/2025 5.50 1
01/24/2025 01/30/2025 7.00 1
09/04/2024 09/23/2024 16.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0103608
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates33.9222220, -87.2958330
Nearest TownManchester

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does GOB Farms have?

GOB Farms has 17 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is GOB Farms?

GOB Farms is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Manchester, Walker County, AL. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at GOB Farms?

According to MSHA records, GOB Farms has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates GOB Farms?

GOB Farms is operated by GOB Farms LLC and controlled by James Woods. MSHA Mine ID: 0103608.