Key Takeaway
Phillips Pit is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Gordo, Pickens County, AL. It has 43 violations on record (7 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by General Shale Brick, Inc..
Phillips Pit
Operator: General Shale Brick, Inc.
Controller: Wienerberger AG
Location: Gordo, Pickens County, AL
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 43 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/15/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/15/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/22/2023 | 56.20010 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $295 |
| 10/11/2022 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 10/11/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/11/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 10/11/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 10/11/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/16/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/16/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/13/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/10/2021 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $574 |
| 11/10/2021 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $146 |
| 11/10/2021 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $487 |
| 11/10/2021 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $146 |
| 02/04/2021 | 56.20010 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $328 |
| 03/20/2019 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/20/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 74 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | 01/20/2026 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 12/15/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 12/15/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 08/15/2025 | 08/15/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 06/18/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 06/17/2025 | 06/17/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 03/18/2025 | 03/18/2025 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/11/2025 | 02/25/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 02/11/2025 | 02/11/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 12/18/2024 | 01/01/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Phillips Pit have?
Phillips Pit has 43 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Phillips Pit?
Phillips Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Gordo, Pickens County, AL. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Phillips Pit?
According to MSHA records, Phillips Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Phillips Pit?
Phillips Pit is operated by General Shale Brick, Inc. and controlled by Wienerberger AG. MSHA Mine ID: 0103198.