Key Takeaway
SWILLEY PIT & PLANT is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Houston, Harris County, TX. It has 175 violations on record (43 S&S) and $43K in proposed penalties. Operated by MineralTech Gulf Coast Abrasives, LLC.
SWILLEY PIT & PLANT
Operator: MineralTech Gulf Coast Abrasives, LLC
Controller: Robert Glenn McClain; Gregory Angel; Shawn L Barnes; Gary Angel
Location: Houston, Harris County, TX
Employees: 10
Recent Violations
View all 175 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 56.14200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 46.9(c)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 05/12/2025 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/10/2024 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/01/2023 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/31/2023 | 46.5(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $203 |
| 08/31/2023 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/31/2023 | 46.3(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/31/2023 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/31/2023 | 56.15007 | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 08/31/2023 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/31/2023 | 56.4200(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/31/2023 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/12/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/12/2022 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $215 |
| 04/12/2022 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/12/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/12/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 79d lost |
| 06/30/2012 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 98d lost |
| 12/09/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 35d lost |
| 08/20/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/06/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/03/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 03/14/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted |
| 01/02/2007 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/15/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/14/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 73 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 05/12/2025 | 05/13/2025 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 12/09/2024 | 12/10/2024 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 04/03/2024 | 04/04/2024 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 11/01/2023 | 11/01/2023 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 08/31/2023 | 08/31/2023 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 05/02/2023 | 05/02/2023 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 04/11/2022 | 04/12/2022 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 02/03/2022 | 02/03/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2022 | 01/06/2022 | 13.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does SWILLEY PIT & PLANT have?
SWILLEY PIT & PLANT has 175 MSHA violations on record, of which 43 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $43K.
What type of mine is SWILLEY PIT & PLANT?
SWILLEY PIT & PLANT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Houston, Harris County, TX. It currently has 10 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at SWILLEY PIT & PLANT?
According to MSHA records, SWILLEY PIT & PLANT has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates SWILLEY PIT & PLANT?
SWILLEY PIT & PLANT is operated by MineralTech Gulf Coast Abrasives, LLC and controlled by Robert Glenn McClain; Gregory Angel; Shawn L Barnes; Gary Angel. MSHA Mine ID: 4101143.