Key Takeaway
Sandersville Land and Mines is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Sandersville, Washington County, GA. It has 154 violations on record (28 S&S) and $33K in proposed penalties. Operated by Imerys Clays Inc.
Sandersville Land and Mines
Operator: Imerys Clays Inc
Controller: Imerys S A
Location: Sandersville, Washington County, GA
Employees: 90
Recent Violations
View all 154 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/09/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/08/2023 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/23/2022 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $183 |
| 03/10/2021 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 03/09/2021 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/18/2020 | 56.9300(d)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/11/2020 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/10/2020 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/17/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,242 |
| 09/17/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,242 |
| 01/10/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/29/2018 | 56.9300(d)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $163 |
| 03/20/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/22/2017 | 56.9315 | S&S | ModNegligence | $577 |
| 02/01/2017 | 56.14130(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $220 |
| 07/12/2016 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $235 |
| 07/07/2016 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $235 |
| 07/06/2016 | 56.15006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 03/08/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 44 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 43d lost |
| 07/09/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 05/09/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/31/2017 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 03/29/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 07/13/2016 | POWERED HAULAGE | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 07/30/2015 | OTHER | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 06/03/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 9d lost, 59d restricted |
| 08/17/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 71d lost |
| 04/17/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 23d restricted |
Inspections
View all 85 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 05/06/2025 | 05/07/2025 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 12/05/2024 | 12/09/2024 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 08/20/2024 | 08/21/2024 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 03/19/2024 | 03/22/2024 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 09/18/2023 | 09/21/2023 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 03/08/2023 | 03/09/2023 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 07/26/2022 | 07/29/2022 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 02/23/2022 | 02/25/2022 | 28.25 | 1 |
| 08/05/2021 | 08/06/2021 | 22.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sandersville Land and Mines have?
Sandersville Land and Mines has 154 MSHA violations on record, of which 28 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $33K.
What type of mine is Sandersville Land and Mines?
Sandersville Land and Mines is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Sandersville, Washington County, GA. It currently has 90 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sandersville Land and Mines?
According to MSHA records, Sandersville Land and Mines has 44 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sandersville Land and Mines?
Sandersville Land and Mines is operated by Imerys Clays Inc and controlled by Imerys S A. MSHA Mine ID: 0900705.