Key Takeaway
Tilden Plant is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Tilden, Mcmullen County, TX. It has 244 violations on record (84 S&S) and $158K in proposed penalties. Operated by J W Hughes Excavation, Inc..
Tilden Plant
Operator: J W Hughes Excavation, Inc.
Controller: John Hughes
Location: Tilden, Mcmullen County, TX
Employees: 24
Recent Violations
View all 244 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 05/13/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/12/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/16/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/11/2023 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/24/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/16/2023 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/15/2023 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/15/2023 | 56.15004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/01/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/01/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/23/2021 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/23/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/23/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 04/07/2021 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/16/2021 | 56.11005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/16/2021 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/16/2021 | 46.5 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $139 |
| 03/16/2021 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 41 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 11/07/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/02/2019 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/28/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/07/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 05/09/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 12/29/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 12/02/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 09/26/2013 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/17/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 14d restricted |
Inspections
View all 81 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | 01/30/2026 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 05/12/2025 | 05/13/2025 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2024 | 12/17/2024 | 29.75 | 1 |
| 04/22/2024 | 04/25/2024 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 12/12/2023 | 01/08/2024 | 35.25 | 1 |
| 10/24/2023 | 10/26/2023 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 08/15/2023 | 08/16/2023 | 26.75 | 1 |
| 03/15/2023 | 03/17/2023 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 06/01/2022 | 06/01/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 11/23/2021 | 11/24/2021 | 13.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tilden Plant have?
Tilden Plant has 244 MSHA violations on record, of which 84 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $158K.
What type of mine is Tilden Plant?
Tilden Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Tilden, Mcmullen County, TX. It currently has 24 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tilden Plant?
According to MSHA records, Tilden Plant has 41 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tilden Plant?
Tilden Plant is operated by J W Hughes Excavation, Inc. and controlled by John Hughes. MSHA Mine ID: 4103374.