Key Takeaway

Augusta Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Columbus, Columbia County, GA. It has 85 violations on record (10 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC.

Augusta Quarry

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Controller: Vulcan Materials Company

Location: Columbus, Columbia County, GA

Employees: 28

85
Violations
10
S&S Violations
20
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/24/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $245
02/20/2025 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/24/2024 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/13/2017 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $148
06/13/2017 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $148
10/05/2016 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/21/2015 56.14201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/14/2015 56.14130(e)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/14/2015 56.12002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/27/2014 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/25/2014 56.20003(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
06/25/2014 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/24/2012 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/28/2011 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
12/27/2011 46.9(c)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/25/2011 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/25/2011 56.12041 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/24/2011 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/24/2011 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/16/2010 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/23/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 61d restricted
09/14/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 130d lost, 47d restricted
01/12/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
10/15/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 91d lost, 1d restricted
09/09/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/09/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
05/07/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted
05/02/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted
04/24/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
11/07/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/05/2026 02/09/2026 14.00 1
06/23/2025 06/27/2025 30.00 1
02/18/2025 02/22/2025 32.00 1
04/23/2024 04/24/2024 17.50 1
02/20/2024 02/22/2024 30.00 1
06/06/2023 06/12/2023 26.50 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 5.25 1
10/17/2022 10/18/2022 15.50 1
06/07/2022 06/09/2022 23.50 1
12/07/2021 12/08/2021 18.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0900907
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees28
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates33.5245690, -82.2566690
Nearest TownColumbus

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Augusta Quarry have?

Augusta Quarry has 85 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Augusta Quarry?

Augusta Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Columbus, Columbia County, GA. It currently has 28 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Augusta Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Augusta Quarry has 20 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Augusta Quarry?

Augusta Quarry is operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC and controlled by Vulcan Materials Company. MSHA Mine ID: 0900907.