Key Takeaway

AMHERST QUARRY PLANT 43 is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Amherst, Hampshire County, MA. It has 50 violations on record (6 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by John S Lane & Son.

AMHERST QUARRY PLANT 43

Active Surface Stone

Operator: John S Lane & Son

Controller: Peckham Industries Inc

Location: Amherst, Hampshire County, MA

Employees: 5

50
Violations
6
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/22/2026 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/22/2026 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/22/2026 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
12/18/2023 56.4104(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/18/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/17/2022 56.11001 S&S LowNegligence $133
05/12/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
05/12/2021 56.14100(c) S&S LowNegligence $125
11/14/2019 56.14209(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/13/2019 Non-S&S $0
11/13/2019 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $458
11/13/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/13/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/13/2019 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/13/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
07/16/2019 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
07/16/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
07/15/2019 56.14209(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
07/12/2019 56.3200 S&S LowNegligence $121
06/12/2018 56.12030 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/22/2002 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/22/2026 01/23/2026 18.25 1
08/01/2025 08/04/2025 19.00 1
08/19/2024 08/20/2024 13.00 1
12/18/2023 12/20/2023 15.00 1
03/28/2023 04/03/2023 20.50 1
08/15/2022 08/18/2022 19.50 1
05/11/2021 05/17/2021 14.50 1
11/21/2019 11/25/2019 3.50 1
11/12/2019 11/18/2019 25.00 1
07/10/2019 07/18/2019 29.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1900015
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Stone NEC
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates42.3030560, -72.5269440
Nearest TownAmherst

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does AMHERST QUARRY PLANT 43 have?

AMHERST QUARRY PLANT 43 has 50 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is AMHERST QUARRY PLANT 43?

AMHERST QUARRY PLANT 43 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Amherst, Hampshire County, MA. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at AMHERST QUARRY PLANT 43?

According to MSHA records, AMHERST QUARRY PLANT 43 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates AMHERST QUARRY PLANT 43?

AMHERST QUARRY PLANT 43 is operated by John S Lane & Son and controlled by Peckham Industries Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1900015.