Key Takeaway
TROUP PLANT is a active facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Troup, Cherokee County, TX. It has 114 violations on record (21 S&S) and $35K in proposed penalties. Operated by Covia Clay LLC.
TROUP PLANT
Operator: Covia Clay LLC
Controller: Covia Holdings LLC
Location: Troup, Cherokee County, TX
Employees: 20
Recent Violations
View all 114 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/02/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/02/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/02/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/02/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 04/02/2025 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
| 01/27/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/27/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/27/2025 | 56.14211(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $12,403 |
| 08/22/2024 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/22/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/21/2024 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $164 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 20 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 01/22/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 05/06/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 1d restricted |
| 03/04/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 07/13/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 01/31/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 06/19/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
| 03/21/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/14/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/28/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 67d lost, 85d restricted |
Inspections
View all 59 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | 11/05/2025 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 04/11/2025 | 04/11/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/03/2025 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 01/27/2025 | 01/28/2025 | 30.00 | 2 |
| 08/19/2024 | 08/23/2024 | 47.00 | 1 |
| 03/18/2024 | 03/20/2024 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 09/13/2023 | 09/15/2023 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 03/08/2023 | 03/09/2023 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 07/15/2022 | 07/18/2022 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 09/27/2021 | 10/01/2021 | 25.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does TROUP PLANT have?
TROUP PLANT has 114 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $35K.
What type of mine is TROUP PLANT?
TROUP PLANT is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Troup, Cherokee County, TX. It currently has 20 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at TROUP PLANT?
According to MSHA records, TROUP PLANT has 20 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates TROUP PLANT?
TROUP PLANT is operated by Covia Clay LLC and controlled by Covia Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4103483.