The Feldspar Corporation-Main Plant has $89K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 10 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
32
Years on record
1983–2012
Latest incident
Jun 2012
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
190
citations
43
significant & substantial
$88,506
proposed penalties
$70,551
paid to date
80% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $17,955 gap.
citations per 100 inspection hours
ⓘThis rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 842 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
The Feldspar Corporation-Main Plant has $89K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 10 contested dockets.
Penalty disposition
ⓘDifferences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$89K
proposed penalties
$71K
current assessed
$71K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
187 assessments are final orders; 10 contested dockets.
Of $65K in penalties contested before the Commission, $43K was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2013-06-05.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
ⓘShares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
When citations were contested
ⓘContesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.
54citations taken to the federal commission · 28% of citations on record
Settled
41 · 76%
Stood as issued
10 · 19%
Vacated or withdrawn
3 · 6%
63%
S&S designation survived the contest
ⓘCounts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.
of 32 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
35%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$65K proposed, $43K after decisions · industry: 39%
Source: MSHA Contested Violations file (public record), updated weekly. A dismissed or defaulted contest leaves the citation standing as issued; a vacated or withdrawn citation is removed from the violation record. Latest contest filed 2012-06-26.
Contested penalties
ⓘA reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.
Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
Health sampling
ⓘA sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Metal and nonmetal contaminants (personal samples)
ⓘMany samples are screening measurements of substances with no applicable exposure limit; they are counted as samples but excluded from every over-limit figure. Over-limit shares use only limit-tested samples.
Last sampled: 2011-03-09, 15 years ago
0%
of limit-tested samples over the exposure limit
14
samples
7
limit-tested
Most sampled contaminants
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz8
Unlisted Particulate, total, <1% Qtz3
Respirable dust, <.1mg2
Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz1
Show the individual readings (14)
Date
Contaminant
Concentration
Limit
Conc / limit
Occupation
2011-03-09
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.3
1.38
0.22
Flotation/Concentrator Oper.
2011-03-09
Unlisted Particulate, total, <1% Qtz
6.29
Bagging Operator
2011-03-09
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.52
2.95
0.18
Bagging Operator
2009-10-22
Unlisted Particulate, total, <1% Qtz
2.3
Warehouse Man
2009-10-22
Unlisted Particulate, total, <1% Qtz
10.34
Warehouse Man
2004-11-23
Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.26
Front-end Loader Operator
2004-11-23
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Utility Man
2004-06-02
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.71
1.2
0.59
Kiln/Dryer Operator
2004-06-02
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.48
2.34
0.21
Bagging Operator
2004-06-02
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.21
1.4
0.15
Flotation/Concentrator Oper.
2002-11-06
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Front-end Loader Operator
2002-11-06
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.39
1.14
0.34
Kiln/Dryer Operator
2002-11-06
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.59
0.99
0.60
Flotation/Concentrator Oper.
2001-03-27
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0
Bagging Operator
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly. Metal/nonmetal contaminant figures come from MSHA's Personal Health Samples and Area Samples files (public record), updated weekly.
The Feldspar Corporation-Main Plant recorded 0.00 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2013.
Injury rate, 2013
ⓘThis rate is reportable injury cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers per year, computed as 200,000 times cases divided by MSHA operator-reported employee-hours. Cases are injuries MSHA graded degree 01 through 07; accident-only events that hurt no one are excluded, and so are contractor injuries, whose hours do not attach to a single mine. Rates begin in 2000, when quarterly employment reporting starts, and are withheld below 20,000 hours in a year.
0.00
total case rate
0.00
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Below average. The US metal and nonmetal mining average was 2.46 and the all-US-mining average was 2.99 cases per 100 workers.
In Georgia, metal and nonmetal mining averaged 1.39 cases per 100 workers that year.
Under 100,000 employee-hours were reported that year, so a single case moves the rate by two or more. Read the figure as approximate.
Year
total case rate
days-away
fatal
2013 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2012 *
7.38
0.00
0.000
2011 *
15.82
7.91
0.000
2010 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2009 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2008 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2007 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2006 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
* Fewer than 100,000 employee-hours that year; the rate is less stable.
Source: injury cases from MSHA accident and injury records; employee-hours from MSHA quarterly employment reports. Rate is cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers, operator employees only.
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
Year
Employees
2014
10
2013
12
2012
12
2011
14
2010
11
2009
12
2008
14
2007
14
2006
14
2005
18
2004
23
2003
25
2002
32
2001
35
2000
34
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
The Feldspar Corporation-Main Plant sits in Jasper County, Georgia, where the Census mining category is 0.0% of county employment.
Local economic context
ⓘCounty figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.
Jasper County, Georgia · Population 15,345
0.0%
Mining share of county employment
$59,574
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Quarterly safety rates
ⓘCitations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2014 Q1
4,672
0
0
0.0
2013 Q4
4,876
0
0
0.0
2013 Q3
6,007
0
0
0.0
2013 Q2
5,718
4
0
699.5
2013 Q1
6,612
3
1
453.7
2012 Q4
6,481
0
0
0.0
2012 Q3
6,922
0
0
0.0
2012 Q2
6,389
5
1
782.6
Show 49 earlier quartersHide earlier quarters
Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2012 Q1
7,316
8
3
1093.5
2011 Q4
6,419
0
0
0.0
2011 Q3
6,749
10
2
1481.7
2011 Q2
5,974
0
0
0.0
2011 Q1
6,147
2
0
325.4
2010 Q4
5,217
0
0
0.0
2010 Q3
6,179
13
6
2103.9
2010 Q2
6,427
6
2
933.6
2010 Q1
6,709
20
7
2981.1
2009 Q4
6,209
0
0
0.0
2009 Q3
5,178
0
0
0.0
2009 Q2
6,651
15
4
2255.3
2009 Q1
7,467
15
1
2008.8
2008 Q4
6,758
0
0
0.0
2008 Q3
7,754
6
0
773.8
2008 Q2
7,473
0
0
0.0
2008 Q1
8,155
13
0
1594.1
2007 Q4
5,020
0
0
0.0
2007 Q3
8,066
0
0
0.0
2007 Q2
7,909
0
0
0.0
2007 Q1
8,125
1
0
123.1
2006 Q4
6,636
9
3
1356.2
2006 Q3
8,020
7
1
872.8
2006 Q2
7,490
8
2
1068.1
2006 Q1
8,225
0
0
0.0
2005 Q4
8,878
0
0
0.0
2005 Q3
7,001
0
0
0.0
2005 Q2
8,969
7
1
780.5
2005 Q1
8,638
0
0
0.0
2004 Q4
10,669
5
1
468.6
2004 Q3
13,601
1
0
73.5
2004 Q2
13,162
8
4
607.8
2004 Q1
12,308
0
0
0.0
2003 Q4
14,493
0
0
0.0
2003 Q3
13,650
0
0
0.0
2003 Q2
12,937
0
0
0.0
2003 Q1
14,417
0
0
0.0
2002 Q4
15,960
1
0
62.7
2002 Q3
16,123
2
0
124.0
2002 Q2
18,394
1
1
54.4
2002 Q1
17,325
0
0
0.0
2001 Q4
16,194
0
0
0.0
2001 Q3
17,024
2
1
117.5
2001 Q2
18,313
0
0
0.0
2001 Q1
19,161
6
0
313.1
2000 Q4
18,802
0
0
0.0
2000 Q3
17,937
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
19,297
2
0
103.6
2000 Q1
18,300
0
0
0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
32 on file
2012 · 1 incident
June 7, 2012GA · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantDISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Employee was cutting a piece of PVC well casing from around a well pipe with a hand saw, and the saw slipped from the groove and cut his knuckle. Saw lost contact with pipe.
August 23, 2011GA · Metal/Non-Metalelectrician, linemanELECTRICAL
Employee went to the well to get a water sample. Tried to start the pump by turning on the breaker. He opened the door to the breaker and saw the breaker was tripped, so he tried to jump the breaker using a jumper
January 12, 2011GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE was assisting with moving and loading steel rods. One of the rods rolled and slipped out of his grip, finger got caught between two rods, mashing middle finger.
2004 · 2 incidents
August 27, 2004GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaster mechanic, foreman, supervisorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
While removing plates in the 30" x 42" Austin Westin jaw crusher, one welded eye disconnected as the crane was lifting the plate. The welded eye struck the injured employee in the upper left chest area breaking #6 and #7 ribs.
January 28, 2004GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE was tightening bolts in jaw crusher whe he felt something pop in his left shoulder. It was determined that the trapezius muscle in left shoulder was pulled. As of 3-30-04, ee has returned to work on light duty.
1995 · 1 incident
June 19, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING RODS IN MILLAND ROD DROPPED ON INDEX FINGE RBREAKING IT ON RIGHT HAND.
1994 · 1 incident
June 29, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS WORKING ON CONE CRUSHER GOING UP LADDER TO HAND METAL AND SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARD BREAKING BONE IN RIGHT HEEL.
1993 · 1 incident
August 9, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLIGN RAIL CAR UP RAILROAD TRACK. WENT TO PULL CABLE OUT OF KNUCKLE OF CAR, WOULDN'T COME OUT AND CABLE CAUGHT EMPLOYEE AROUND LEFT THIGH CAUSING A CABLE BURN AND BRUISE.
1991 · 1 incident
May 20, 1991GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON HYDROSIZER RKL VALVE, CHANING WEARING SLEEVE AND CHECKING WORKING PARTS, SOMETHING SLIPPED CUTTING OFF END OF LEFT FOUR FINGER.
May 29, 1990GA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE TURNING OFF HWY ONTO MINE ROAD, BRAKES FAILED ON TRUCK CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO RUN OFF INTO A DITCH HITTING A TREE. SPRAIN/STRAIN/NECK. PRESSURE ON NERVE ROOT.
September 14, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL WAS SHOVELING SAND ON FIRST FLOOR OF PLANT GOT DIZZY AND HOT AND STARTED WALKING TOWARD FRONT TO GET AIR AND PASSED OUT TEMP WAS 100 DEGREES ON THIS DAY AND DR SAID EMPL JUST GOT TO HOT
July 18, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATIN G DROP BALL MACHINE AND OBJECT CAME THROUGH SCREEN AND CARRIED METAL INTO EYE
January 5, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS RE4OVING TAPE FROM AROUND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ON ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH KNIFE IN RIGHT HAND WHICH WAS USED TO CUT TAPE, LEFT HAND SLIPPED WHEN TAPE CAME OFF OF CONNECTIONS. EITHER KNIFE OR WIRE 7UT LEFT PALM.
1985 · 1 incident
May 16, 1985GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMP COULD NOT GET POWER TAKEOFF TO ENGAGE FROM INSIDE CAB GOT UNDER TRUCK AND TRIED TO CORRECT PROBLEM WITHOUT TURNING ENGINE OFF POWER TAKE OFF ENGAGED CUTTING TOP OF TWO MIDDLE FINGERS OF LEFT HAND
1983 · 4 incidents
September 14, 1983GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS ON CATWALK OVER LOADING DOCK CHECKING ELECTRIC MOTOR STEPPED OVER LOADING CHUTE FROM ELEVATOR RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED AND TWISTED BACK
August 3, 1983GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS