Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC-Dixie Clay Div.
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC-Dixie Clay Div.
Controller: R T Vanderbilt Company Inc
Location: Aiken, Aiken County, SC
Employees: 27
255
Violations
52
S&S Violations
32
Accidents
$60K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 255 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 11/06/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/22/2025 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/22/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $642 |
| 04/22/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2024 | 56.9301 | S&S | ModNegligence | $576 |
| 10/15/2024 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $576 |
| 10/15/2024 | 56.14131(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $576 |
| 10/15/2024 | 56.14131(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $576 |
| 09/25/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/24/2024 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 09/24/2024 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $626 |
| 09/24/2024 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $626 |
| 09/24/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/24/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 32 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2026 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/23/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 07/03/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/04/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 186d lost |
| 01/21/2017 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/01/2014 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/03/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/24/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/12/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 49d lost |
| 11/04/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 88 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 26.25 | 1 |
| 09/02/2025 | 09/02/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 04/22/2025 | 04/23/2025 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 01/28/2025 | 01/29/2025 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 11/04/2024 | 11/04/2024 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 10/15/2024 | 10/15/2024 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 34.75 | 1 |
| 01/10/2024 | 01/12/2024 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 05/09/2023 | 05/10/2023 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 10/03/2022 | 10/05/2022 | 30.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3800041
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionCommon Clays NEC
Employees27
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.4905560, -81.8650000
Nearest TownAiken
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC-Dixie Clay Div. have?
Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC-Dixie Clay Div. has 255 MSHA violations on record, of which 52 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $60K.
What type of mine is Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC-Dixie Clay Div.?
Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC-Dixie Clay Div. is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Aiken, Aiken County, SC. It currently has 27 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC-Dixie Clay Div.?
According to MSHA records, Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC-Dixie Clay Div. has 32 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC-Dixie Clay Div.?
Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC-Dixie Clay Div. is operated by Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC-Dixie Clay Div. and controlled by R T Vanderbilt Company Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3800041.