Key Takeaway
HOBBS CLAY MINE is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Wrens, Jefferson County, GA. It has 98 violations on record (24 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by Thiele Kaolin Co..
HOBBS CLAY MINE
Operator: Thiele Kaolin Co.
Controller: J Eric Tillirson
Location: Wrens, Jefferson County, GA
Employees: 18
Recent Violations
View all 98 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/18/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/17/2025 | 56.15020 | S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 11/05/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/05/2024 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/05/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/05/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/04/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 01/24/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $305 |
| 01/24/2024 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/22/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/10/2022 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/12/2022 | 56.9101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $273 |
| 04/16/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/15/2020 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/15/2020 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/15/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 07/30/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/29/2019 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/03/2017 | 56.11001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $188 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 21 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 05/25/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 91d lost |
| 06/06/2022 | OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 4d restricted |
| 02/17/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/26/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 06/19/2017 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 01/22/2017 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | 2d lost |
| 10/15/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 4d restricted |
| 11/26/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/15/2013 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 73 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 10/17/2025 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 04/15/2025 | 04/19/2025 | 35.75 | 1 |
| 11/04/2024 | 11/08/2024 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 09/30/2024 | 10/01/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 06/03/2024 | 06/05/2024 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 01/23/2024 | 01/25/2024 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 06/20/2023 | 06/26/2023 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 01/20/2023 | 01/20/2023 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 05/09/2022 | 05/16/2022 | 42.00 | 1 |
| 01/12/2022 | 01/14/2022 | 22.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does HOBBS CLAY MINE have?
HOBBS CLAY MINE has 98 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.
What type of mine is HOBBS CLAY MINE?
HOBBS CLAY MINE is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Wrens, Jefferson County, GA. It currently has 18 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at HOBBS CLAY MINE?
According to MSHA records, HOBBS CLAY MINE has 21 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates HOBBS CLAY MINE?
HOBBS CLAY MINE is operated by Thiele Kaolin Co. and controlled by J Eric Tillirson. MSHA Mine ID: 0900151.