Key Takeaway
Willis Mt Plant & Mullite Plant is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Dillwyn, Buckingham County, VA. It has 185 violations on record (38 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kyanite Mining Corp.
Willis Mt Plant & Mullite Plant
Operator: Kyanite Mining Corp
Controller: The Disthene Group Inc
Location: Dillwyn, Buckingham County, VA
Employees: 37
Recent Violations
View all 185 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/19/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/01/2025 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/11/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/16/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/15/2022 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/17/2020 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/24/2020 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/03/2019 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/03/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/03/2019 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/08/2018 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | NoNegligence | $250 |
| 12/08/2018 | 56.12016 | S&S | NoNegligence | $250 |
| 05/31/2018 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/20/2017 | 56.9314 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/06/2017 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 03/06/2017 | 56.4603(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/10/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 03/02/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $138 |
| 03/02/2016 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 43 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2022 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/15/2021 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/01/2021 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 17d restricted |
| 12/08/2018 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/07/2018 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 03/10/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/01/2017 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/29/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 13d lost, 15d restricted |
| 06/15/2016 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 04/29/2016 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 81 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 12/15/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 05/20/2025 | 31.50 | 1 |
| 03/25/2025 | 03/27/2025 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 01/06/2025 | 01/17/2025 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 07/14/2024 | 07/17/2024 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 01/12/2024 | 01/31/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 11/28/2023 | 12/01/2023 | 41.25 | 1 |
| 07/10/2023 | 07/21/2023 | 60.00 | 1 |
| 01/10/2023 | 01/13/2023 | 36.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Willis Mt Plant & Mullite Plant have?
Willis Mt Plant & Mullite Plant has 185 MSHA violations on record, of which 38 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.
What type of mine is Willis Mt Plant & Mullite Plant?
Willis Mt Plant & Mullite Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Dillwyn, Buckingham County, VA. It currently has 37 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Willis Mt Plant & Mullite Plant?
According to MSHA records, Willis Mt Plant & Mullite Plant has 43 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Willis Mt Plant & Mullite Plant?
Willis Mt Plant & Mullite Plant is operated by Kyanite Mining Corp and controlled by The Disthene Group Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4400170.