Key Takeaway
Richland County Mines is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Columbia, Richland County, SC. It has 52 violations on record (5 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by General Shale Brick, Inc..
Richland County Mines
Operator: General Shale Brick, Inc.
Controller: Wienerberger AG
Location: Columbia, Richland County, SC
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 52 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2023 | 46.3(b)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/11/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/28/2021 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/28/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/08/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/15/2017 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 07/27/2016 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 06/30/2016 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 12/02/2015 | 56.14132(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/03/2014 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $334 |
| 10/28/2013 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/10/2013 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/10/2013 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 05/10/2013 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $334 |
| 05/10/2013 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/10/2013 | 47.32 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/16/2013 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 01/16/2013 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 01/07/2013 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 06/10/2011 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 66 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | 10/30/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/29/2025 | 05/29/2025 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 03/20/2025 | 03/20/2025 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 07/15/2024 | 07/15/2024 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 02/29/2024 | 02/29/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 09/11/2023 | 09/11/2023 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 01/20/2023 | 01/25/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 09/06/2022 | 09/06/2022 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 03/17/2022 | 03/17/2022 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 06/28/2021 | 06/28/2021 | 5.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Richland County Mines have?
Richland County Mines has 52 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Richland County Mines?
Richland County Mines is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Columbia, Richland County, SC. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Richland County Mines?
According to MSHA records, Richland County Mines has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Richland County Mines?
Richland County Mines is operated by General Shale Brick, Inc. and controlled by Wienerberger AG. MSHA Mine ID: 3800039.