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

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Texas Sodium Bentonite Inc

Controller: John Charles Wessling

Location: Alpine, Brewster County, TX

Employees: 5

96
Violations
21
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$18K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4104214
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates29.5252780, -103.6852780
Nearest TownAlpine

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.