Key Takeaway
Shade Mine is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Aiken, Aiken County, SC. It has 35 violations on record (4 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Piedmont Mining, LLC.
Shade Mine
Operator: Piedmont Mining, LLC
Controller: Ted S Smith
Location: Aiken, Aiken County, SC
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 35 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/23/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/23/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2025 | 56.14130(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2025 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/09/2023 | 56.14131(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 01/09/2023 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/31/2021 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/25/2017 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/25/2017 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/25/2017 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/16/2017 | 56.12013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/17/2016 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/12/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 03/21/2016 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/06/2014 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/15/2014 | 56.14130(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/03/2014 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2009 | ENTRAPMENT | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 51 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | 11/21/2025 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 10/23/2025 | 10/27/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 06/26/2025 | 06/26/2025 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 03/19/2025 | 03/19/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 06/17/2024 | 06/17/2024 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 06/06/2024 | 06/06/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 01/17/2024 | 01/17/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/12/2023 | 04/12/2023 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 01/09/2023 | 01/10/2023 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 04/11/2022 | 04/12/2022 | 18.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Shade Mine have?
Shade Mine has 35 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Shade Mine?
Shade Mine is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Aiken, Aiken County, SC. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Shade Mine?
According to MSHA records, Shade Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Shade Mine?
Shade Mine is operated by Piedmont Mining, LLC and controlled by Ted S Smith. MSHA Mine ID: 3800720.