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

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: General Shale Brick, Inc.

Controller: Wienerberger AG

Location: Gordo, Pickens County, AL

Employees: 6

43
Violations
7
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0103198
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates33.3200000, -87.9027780
Nearest TownGordo

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.