REEDY CREEK DIV. PLANT
Active
Facility
Nonmetal
Operator: Thiele Kaolin Company
Controller: J Eric Tillirson
Location: Wrens, Jefferson County, GA
Employees: 138
166
Violations
34
S&S Violations
79
Accidents
$43K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 166 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 06/17/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 02/12/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 08/09/2022 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/25/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/01/2021 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/31/2021 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/21/2020 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/21/2020 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/21/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 08/12/2020 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/12/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/11/2020 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/11/2020 | 56.14213(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $254 |
| 08/11/2020 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/21/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/20/2019 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/22/2019 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/08/2018 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/31/2018 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $363 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 79 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 03/09/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 70d restricted |
| 05/12/2023 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 148d lost, 43d restricted |
| 02/10/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 18d lost, 12d restricted |
| 08/30/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 06/02/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 06/02/2021 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 74d restricted |
| 11/13/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 39d restricted |
| 10/15/2020 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | 5d lost |
| 05/05/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 75 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | 10/31/2025 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 06/16/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 41.75 | 2 |
| 02/11/2025 | 02/12/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 06/06/2024 | 06/07/2024 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 01/08/2024 | 01/11/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2023 | 06/26/2023 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 01/22/2023 | 01/22/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/08/2022 | 08/11/2022 | 37.75 | 1 |
| 01/24/2022 | 01/27/2022 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 06/01/2021 | 06/02/2021 | 18.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0900901
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionKaolin and Ball Clay
Employees138
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates33.2077780, -82.3916670
Nearest TownWrens
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does REEDY CREEK DIV. PLANT have?
REEDY CREEK DIV. PLANT has 166 MSHA violations on record, of which 34 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $43K.
What type of mine is REEDY CREEK DIV. PLANT?
REEDY CREEK DIV. PLANT is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Wrens, Jefferson County, GA. It currently has 138 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at REEDY CREEK DIV. PLANT?
According to MSHA records, REEDY CREEK DIV. PLANT has 79 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates REEDY CREEK DIV. PLANT?
REEDY CREEK DIV. PLANT is operated by Thiele Kaolin Company and controlled by J Eric Tillirson. MSHA Mine ID: 0900901.