MAIN PROCESSING PLANT
Active
Facility
Nonmetal
Operator: Thiele Kaolin Company
Controller: J Eric Tillirson
Location: Sandersville, Washington County, GA
Employees: 347
406
Violations
84
S&S Violations
149
Accidents
$298K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 406 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 01/20/2026 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 01/20/2026 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 05/19/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 05/17/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/17/2025 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/17/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/16/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/16/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/16/2025 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 03/18/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/18/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/11/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/10/2024 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,079 |
| 03/20/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/20/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/19/2024 | 56.14107 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/19/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/19/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/19/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 149 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/24/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/15/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 18d restricted |
| 02/01/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 01/29/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 11/13/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/30/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/07/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 178d lost |
| 06/27/2024 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 05/08/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 97 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | 01/23/2026 | 49.00 | 4 |
| 05/16/2025 | 05/20/2025 | 58.75 | 2 |
| 03/18/2025 | 03/21/2025 | 58.25 | 2 |
| 02/11/2025 | 02/14/2025 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 09/09/2024 | 09/11/2024 | 36.00 | 1 |
| 03/18/2024 | 03/22/2024 | 80.50 | 3 |
| 09/14/2023 | 09/19/2023 | 77.50 | 2 |
| 04/18/2023 | 04/18/2023 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 03/26/2023 | 03/30/2023 | 91.00 | 2 |
| 01/29/2023 | 02/06/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0900337
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionKaolin and Ball Clay
Employees347
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates32.9662350, -82.8199130
Nearest TownSandersville
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does MAIN PROCESSING PLANT have?
MAIN PROCESSING PLANT has 406 MSHA violations on record, of which 84 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $298K.
What type of mine is MAIN PROCESSING PLANT?
MAIN PROCESSING PLANT is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Sandersville, Washington County, GA. It currently has 347 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at MAIN PROCESSING PLANT?
According to MSHA records, MAIN PROCESSING PLANT has 149 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates MAIN PROCESSING PLANT?
MAIN PROCESSING PLANT is operated by Thiele Kaolin Company and controlled by J Eric Tillirson. MSHA Mine ID: 0900337.