Key Takeaway
US Silica-Voca Plant is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Voca and Brady, TX, Mcculloch County, TX. It has 61 violations on record (10 S&S) and $18K in proposed penalties. Operated by U. S. Silica Company.
US Silica-Voca Plant
Operator: U. S. Silica Company
Controller: USS Holdings Inc
Location: Voca and Brady, TX, Mcculloch County, TX
Recent Violations
View all 61 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2019 | 56.14130(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 03/12/2019 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 03/11/2019 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/11/2019 | 48.28(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $135 |
| 03/11/2019 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 03/10/2019 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/10/2019 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/12/2018 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $163 |
| 09/11/2018 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 09/11/2018 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 09/11/2018 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/31/2018 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/07/2018 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/07/2018 | 56.15007 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/07/2018 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/28/2017 | 56.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/28/2017 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/28/2017 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/28/2017 | 56.12008 | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,877 |
| 03/27/2017 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $126 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 30 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/25/2017 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/13/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 240d lost |
| 07/07/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 21d lost, 112d restricted |
| 06/20/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 05/07/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/01/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
| 03/23/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 108d lost |
| 12/17/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/12/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
Inspections
View all 23 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2019 | 03/22/2019 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 03/10/2019 | 03/13/2019 | 33.50 | 1 |
| 08/31/2018 | 09/12/2018 | 31.50 | 1 |
| 03/07/2018 | 03/08/2018 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 03/27/2017 | 04/03/2017 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 10/11/2016 | 10/12/2016 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 06/18/2016 | 06/19/2016 | 24.25 | 1 |
| 02/24/2016 | 02/24/2016 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 09/22/2015 | 09/24/2015 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 05/11/2015 | 05/12/2015 | 17.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does US Silica-Voca Plant have?
US Silica-Voca Plant has 61 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $18K.
What type of mine is US Silica-Voca Plant?
US Silica-Voca Plant is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Voca and Brady, TX, Mcculloch County, TX. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at US Silica-Voca Plant?
According to MSHA records, US Silica-Voca Plant has 30 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates US Silica-Voca Plant?
US Silica-Voca Plant is operated by U. S. Silica Company and controlled by USS Holdings Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4104855.