Key Takeaway
TEXAS SODIUM BENTONITE INC is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Alpine, Brewster County, TX. It has 96 violations on record (21 S&S) and $18K in proposed penalties. Operated by Texas Sodium Bentonite Inc.
TEXAS SODIUM BENTONITE INC
Operator: Texas Sodium Bentonite Inc
Controller: John Charles Wessling
Location: Alpine, Brewster County, TX
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 96 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/16/2026 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 10/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 09/17/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/17/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/17/2024 | 56.14112(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/17/2024 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/17/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/17/2024 | 46.9(d)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/10/2024 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/10/2024 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/17/2023 | 56.18002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 04/19/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/29/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/29/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/29/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Inspections
View all 67 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 02/13/2026 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 09/16/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 05/08/2024 | 05/08/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 01/10/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 08/17/2023 | 08/18/2023 | 17.25 | 1 |
| 07/07/2023 | 07/10/2023 | 0.25 | 1 |
| 04/19/2023 | 05/22/2023 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 07/25/2022 | 08/09/2022 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 06/29/2022 | 06/29/2022 | 8.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does TEXAS SODIUM BENTONITE INC have?
TEXAS SODIUM BENTONITE INC has 96 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $18K.
What type of mine is TEXAS SODIUM BENTONITE INC?
TEXAS SODIUM BENTONITE INC is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Alpine, Brewster County, TX. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at TEXAS SODIUM BENTONITE INC?
According to MSHA records, TEXAS SODIUM BENTONITE INC has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates TEXAS SODIUM BENTONITE INC?
TEXAS SODIUM BENTONITE INC is operated by Texas Sodium Bentonite Inc and controlled by John Charles Wessling. MSHA Mine ID: 4104214.