Key Takeaway
Sericite Mine is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, SC. It has 56 violations on record (9 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Taylor Clay Products, Inc..
Sericite Mine
Operator: Taylor Clay Products, Inc.
Controller: Charles D Taylor
Location: Blacksburg, Cherokee County, SC
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 56 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/12/2013 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $207 |
| 01/10/2012 | 56.14108 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/20/2011 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/20/2011 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/20/2011 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/16/2011 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/15/2010 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/15/2010 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/15/2010 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/14/2010 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/14/2010 | 56.14116(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/14/2010 | 56.11003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 04/14/2010 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/13/2010 | 56.14130(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/16/2009 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 10/15/2009 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/15/2009 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/15/2009 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/14/2009 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 23 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 26d restricted |
| 06/18/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/30/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/29/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/30/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 09/24/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 191d lost |
| 08/06/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 212d restricted |
| 11/16/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/25/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost |
| 03/27/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 60 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 04/23/2025 | 04/23/2025 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 01/23/2025 | 01/23/2025 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 03/25/2024 | 03/25/2024 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 09/07/2023 | 09/07/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/16/2022 | 02/16/2022 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 02/17/2021 | 02/17/2021 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 08/27/2020 | 08/31/2020 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 02/13/2019 | 02/13/2019 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 07/12/2018 | 07/12/2018 | 7.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sericite Mine have?
Sericite Mine has 56 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Sericite Mine?
Sericite Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, SC. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sericite Mine?
According to MSHA records, Sericite Mine has 23 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sericite Mine?
Sericite Mine is operated by Taylor Clay Products, Inc. and controlled by Charles D Taylor. MSHA Mine ID: 3800388.