Key Takeaway

Sugarcreek Operations is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Sugarcreek, Tuscarawas County, OH. It has 77 violations on record (18 S&S) and $25K in proposed penalties. Operated by The Belden Brick Company.

Sugarcreek Operations

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: The Belden Brick Company

Controller: Robert Belden

Location: Sugarcreek, Tuscarawas County, OH

Employees: 27

77
Violations
18
S&S Violations
26
Accidents
$25K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/02/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/01/2024 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
05/02/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/02/2023 46.4(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/21/2022 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/19/2022 56.12019 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/23/2022 56.3131 S&S ModNegligence $1,156
06/22/2022 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,156
06/21/2022 56.4230(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/21/2022 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,358
06/21/2022 56.4230(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/21/2022 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $407
02/15/2022 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $518
02/15/2022 56.20013 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/15/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/15/2022 56.18002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/15/2022 56.4100(b) S&S ModNegligence $234
02/14/2022 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/07/2021 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/19/2021 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/10/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 104d lost
10/03/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost
12/06/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
11/27/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 73d lost, 10d restricted
03/29/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/26/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 111d lost, 46d restricted
10/07/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/28/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
02/02/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/02/2008 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 5d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/29/2025 01/12/2026 45.00 2
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 3.50 1
06/25/2025 06/30/2025 9.50 1
01/17/2025 03/27/2025 24.00 1
04/30/2024 05/02/2024 37.00 1
02/01/2024 02/02/2024 12.25 1
04/27/2023 05/03/2023 31.25 1
12/19/2022 12/22/2022 38.50 1
06/21/2022 06/23/2022 32.00 1
02/14/2022 02/16/2022 38.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3300528
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionClay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.
Employees27
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.5086110, -81.6455560
Nearest TownSugarcreek

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sugarcreek Operations have?

Sugarcreek Operations has 77 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $25K.

What type of mine is Sugarcreek Operations?

Sugarcreek Operations is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Sugarcreek, Tuscarawas County, OH. It currently has 27 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sugarcreek Operations?

According to MSHA records, Sugarcreek Operations has 26 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sugarcreek Operations?

Sugarcreek Operations is operated by The Belden Brick Company and controlled by Robert Belden. MSHA Mine ID: 3300528.