Key Takeaway

Kitty Hollow-Plant is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Spring City, Rhea County, TN. It has 42 violations on record (8 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by General Shale Brick Inc.

Kitty Hollow-Plant

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: General Shale Brick Inc

Controller: Wienerberger AG

Location: Spring City, Rhea County, TN

Employees: 3

42
Violations
8
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/02/2025 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/27/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/27/2024 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/27/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/27/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/27/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/26/2021 46.5(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $139
04/13/2021 56.9314 Non-S&S ModNegligence $453
04/08/2021 Non-S&S $0
01/08/2021 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/08/2021 56.13021 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/22/2018 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $118
08/22/2018 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/22/2018 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/22/2018 56.14115 S&S ModNegligence $128
08/22/2018 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
08/22/2018 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
02/14/2018 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $118
02/14/2018 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/14/2018 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/15/2015 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/20/2026 02/20/2026 4.00 1
07/15/2025 07/16/2025 3.00 1
07/01/2025 07/03/2025 5.00 1
12/19/2024 12/19/2024 4.50 1
05/28/2024 05/30/2024 4.75 1
02/26/2024 02/29/2024 8.00 1
09/12/2023 09/14/2023 9.50 1
03/21/2023 03/23/2023 6.00 1
04/27/2022 04/28/2022 5.50 1
10/24/2021 10/26/2021 4.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4003323
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionClay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.
Employees3
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates35.7508330, -84.7852780
Nearest TownSpring City

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Kitty Hollow-Plant have?

Kitty Hollow-Plant has 42 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Kitty Hollow-Plant?

Kitty Hollow-Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Spring City, Rhea County, TN. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Kitty Hollow-Plant?

According to MSHA records, Kitty Hollow-Plant has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Kitty Hollow-Plant?

Kitty Hollow-Plant is operated by General Shale Brick Inc and controlled by Wienerberger AG. MSHA Mine ID: 4003323.