Key Takeaway
National Kaolin Products is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Aiken, Aiken County, SC. It has 97 violations on record (12 S&S) and $23K in proposed penalties. Operated by W R Grace & Company-Conn.
National Kaolin Products
Operator: W R Grace & Company-Conn
Controller: Standard Industries Holdings Inc
Location: Aiken, Aiken County, SC
Employees: 24
Recent Violations
View all 97 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2025 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/23/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/23/2024 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/21/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/20/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/24/2023 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/16/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/30/2020 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/30/2020 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/12/2020 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/12/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/11/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/18/2019 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/17/2019 | 62.130(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 11/27/2018 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $128 |
| 10/16/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/11/2018 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/28/2018 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/27/2018 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/26/2018 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $462 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 13 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 08/09/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 220d lost |
| 01/14/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 20d restricted |
| 05/05/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 291d lost |
| 10/14/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 52d lost, 51d restricted |
| 04/27/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 09/04/2003 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 09/21/2001 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 08/24/2001 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 63d restricted |
| 08/06/2001 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 23d lost, 29d restricted |
Inspections
View all 75 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 04/21/2025 | 04/23/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2025 | 01/29/2025 | 34.25 | 1 |
| 10/03/2024 | 10/03/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 24.25 | 1 |
| 03/20/2024 | 03/22/2024 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 10/25/2023 | 10/25/2023 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 05/31/2023 | 06/01/2023 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 01/25/2023 | 01/30/2023 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 07/14/2022 | 07/15/2022 | 18.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does National Kaolin Products have?
National Kaolin Products has 97 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $23K.
What type of mine is National Kaolin Products?
National Kaolin Products is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Aiken, Aiken County, SC. It currently has 24 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at National Kaolin Products?
According to MSHA records, National Kaolin Products has 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates National Kaolin Products?
National Kaolin Products is operated by W R Grace & Company-Conn and controlled by Standard Industries Holdings Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3800054.