Key Takeaway
Kosse Plant is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Kosse, Limestone County, TX. It has 143 violations on record (29 S&S) and $30K in proposed penalties. Operated by U S Silica Company.
Kosse Plant
Operator: U S Silica Company
Controller: USS Holdings Inc
Location: Kosse, Limestone County, TX
Recent Violations
View all 143 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2020 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 08/22/2019 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $768 |
| 03/06/2019 | 56.14109(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $230 |
| 03/06/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/06/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/31/2018 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,539 |
| 07/31/2018 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,539 |
| 07/31/2018 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $311 |
| 07/31/2018 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $311 |
| 07/31/2018 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/21/2018 | 56.14112(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 11/08/2017 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 11/08/2017 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/08/2017 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $677 |
| 04/20/2017 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/18/2017 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 12/01/2016 | 56.12041 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $300 |
| 12/01/2016 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $666 |
| 12/01/2016 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 12/01/2016 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $496 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 19 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2016 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 73d restricted |
| 08/16/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 25d restricted |
| 09/28/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 14d restricted |
| 04/19/2013 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 05/21/2010 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/28/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 274d restricted |
| 02/19/2007 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/06/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | None |
| 04/08/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 54d restricted |
| 09/09/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 201d lost |
Inspections
View all 63 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2022 | 06/21/2022 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 05/25/2021 | 05/27/2021 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 10/26/2020 | 11/02/2020 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 07/15/2020 | 07/15/2020 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/24/2020 | 02/26/2020 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 08/22/2019 | 08/22/2019 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/25/2019 | 07/26/2019 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 03/05/2019 | 03/07/2019 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 08/08/2018 | 08/09/2018 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 07/30/2018 | 08/01/2018 | 18.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Kosse Plant have?
Kosse Plant has 143 MSHA violations on record, of which 29 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $30K.
What type of mine is Kosse Plant?
Kosse Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Kosse, Limestone County, TX. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Kosse Plant?
According to MSHA records, Kosse Plant has 19 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Kosse Plant?
Kosse Plant is operated by U S Silica Company and controlled by USS Holdings Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4100262.