Key Takeaway
American Black Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Elverson, Chester County, PA. It has 206 violations on record (53 S&S) and $324K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pennsylvania Granite Corp..
American Black Quarry
Operator: Pennsylvania Granite Corp.
Controller: Polycor Inc
Location: Elverson, Chester County, PA
Employees: 16
Recent Violations
View all 206 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 04/23/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/17/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/17/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/30/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/30/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/30/2024 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $280 |
| 05/22/2023 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/22/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/09/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/08/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/08/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/31/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/08/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/08/2022 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/07/2022 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/07/2022 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/07/2022 | 56.11003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 03/07/2022 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 03/07/2022 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 33 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 04/16/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/05/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 111d lost |
| 05/09/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 02/28/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 25d lost |
| 11/03/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 06/14/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 31d lost, 31d restricted |
| 06/28/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/04/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 08/12/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 92 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | 12/30/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 04/22/2025 | 04/24/2025 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 12/26/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 07/16/2024 | 07/18/2024 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 01/29/2024 | 01/30/2024 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2023 | 05/22/2023 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 11/08/2022 | 11/09/2022 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 09/12/2022 | 09/15/2022 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 08/31/2022 | 09/08/2022 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 03/07/2022 | 03/09/2022 | 27.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does American Black Quarry have?
American Black Quarry has 206 MSHA violations on record, of which 53 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $324K.
What type of mine is American Black Quarry?
American Black Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Elverson, Chester County, PA. It currently has 16 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at American Black Quarry?
According to MSHA records, American Black Quarry has 33 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates American Black Quarry?
American Black Quarry is operated by Pennsylvania Granite Corp. and controlled by Polycor Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3605508.