Key Takeaway

U S Brick Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, TX. It has 8 violations on record (0 S&S) and $815 in proposed penalties. Operated by General Shale Brick, Inc..

U S Brick Pit

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: General Shale Brick, Inc.

Controller: Wienerberger AG

Location: Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, TX

Employees: 3

8
Violations
0
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$815
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/19/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $161
03/19/2024 56.14100(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $161
05/17/2018 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/25/2014 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/20/2010 56.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/31/2006 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/19/2006 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/27/2001 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/10/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/25/2025 03/25/2025 12.00 1
03/19/2024 03/20/2024 9.25 1
09/11/2023 09/11/2023 4.00 1
09/27/2022 09/27/2022 2.25 1
01/31/2022 02/02/2022 23.50 1
01/31/2022 01/31/2022 9.50 1
10/05/2020 10/06/2020 7.50 1
05/16/2018 05/18/2018 11.50 1
07/14/2014 07/17/2014 4.25 1
03/24/2014 03/31/2014 9.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4102829
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionFire Clay
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates32.8125000, -98.0997220
Nearest TownMineral Wells

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does U S Brick Pit have?

U S Brick Pit has 8 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $815.

What type of mine is U S Brick Pit?

U S Brick Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, TX. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at U S Brick Pit?

According to MSHA records, U S Brick Pit has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates U S Brick Pit?

U S Brick Pit is operated by General Shale Brick, Inc. and controlled by Wienerberger AG. MSHA Mine ID: 4102829.