Hephzibah Plant
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: Covia Clay LLC
Controller: Covia Holdings LLC
Location: Hephzibah, Richmond County, GA
Employees: 74
271
Violations
73
S&S Violations
41
Accidents
$54K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 271 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/06/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/06/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/23/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/13/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/21/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 12/21/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/21/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 06/16/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/14/2022 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $774 |
| 06/14/2022 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $774 |
| 11/23/2021 | 46.9(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/16/2021 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $146 |
| 05/19/2021 | 56.9315 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 05/19/2021 | 56.12005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 04/26/2021 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/26/2021 | 56.12030 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,624 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 41 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 86d restricted |
| 08/12/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 9d lost, 84d restricted |
| 06/27/2025 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 20d restricted |
| 04/30/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/02/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 08/21/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 107d restricted |
| 10/14/2022 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | None |
| 12/26/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 32d lost |
| 01/09/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 19d restricted |
| 01/26/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 97 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 12/03/2025 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 05/05/2025 | 05/09/2025 | 34.50 | 1 |
| 10/21/2024 | 11/04/2024 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 05/29/2024 | 05/30/2024 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 02/13/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 09/28/2023 | 10/02/2023 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 04/13/2023 | 04/21/2023 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 12/20/2022 | 12/22/2022 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 07/11/2022 | 07/11/2022 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 06/15/2022 | 06/21/2022 | 19.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0900149
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionKaolin and Ball Clay
Employees74
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.3141670, -82.0966670
Nearest TownHephzibah
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hephzibah Plant have?
Hephzibah Plant has 271 MSHA violations on record, of which 73 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $54K.
What type of mine is Hephzibah Plant?
Hephzibah Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Hephzibah, Richmond County, GA. It currently has 74 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hephzibah Plant?
According to MSHA records, Hephzibah Plant has 41 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hephzibah Plant?
Hephzibah Plant is operated by Covia Clay LLC and controlled by Covia Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 0900149.