Key Takeaway

Somerset is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Somerset, Orange County, VA. It has 9 violations on record (4 S&S) and $685 in proposed penalties. Operated by General Shale Brick, Inc..

Somerset

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: General Shale Brick, Inc.

Controller: Wienerberger AG

Location: Somerset, Orange County, VA

9
Violations
4
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$685
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/08/2004 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/02/2004 56.9101 S&S ModNegligence $107
06/02/2004 46.5(b)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $60
10/03/2002 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $113
10/03/2002 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/03/2002 62.130(a) S&S ModNegligence $90
10/03/2002 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/03/2002 62.130(a) S&S ModNegligence $90
10/03/2002 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/02/2004 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 260d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/15/2005 08/15/2005 5.00 1
06/14/2004 06/14/2004 3.00 1
06/08/2004 06/08/2004 5.00 1
06/02/2004 06/08/2004 18.00 1
03/04/2004 03/04/2004 3.00 1
10/28/2003 10/28/2003 4.00 1
08/12/2003 08/12/2003 7.00 1
10/03/2002 10/07/2002 23.00 1
05/30/2002 05/30/2002 4.00 1
08/09/2001 08/10/2001 3.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4400214
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionClay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.2213960, -78.2348300
Nearest TownSomerset

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Somerset have?

Somerset has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $685.

What type of mine is Somerset?

Somerset is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Somerset, Orange County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Somerset?

According to MSHA records, Somerset has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Somerset?

Somerset is operated by General Shale Brick, Inc. and controlled by Wienerberger AG. MSHA Mine ID: 4400214.