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

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Imerys Clays Inc

Controller: Imerys S A

Location: Sandersville, Washington County, GA

Employees: 90

154
Violations
28
S&S Violations
44
Accidents
$33K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0900705
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionKaolin and Ball Clay
Employees90
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates33.0244440, -82.9727780
Nearest TownSandersville

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.