Key Takeaway
BARREN COUNTY STONE is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Cave City, Barren County, KY. It has 73 violations on record (16 S&S) and $19K in proposed penalties. Operated by SCOTTY'S CONTRACTING & STONE, LLC.
BARREN COUNTY STONE
Operator: SCOTTY'S CONTRACTING & STONE, LLC
Controller: Houchens Industries, Inc
Location: Cave City, Barren County, KY
Employees: 9
Recent Violations
View all 73 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $3,014 |
| 01/21/2026 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2026 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/04/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/04/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/04/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/19/2023 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,644 |
| 12/19/2023 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $535 |
| 12/13/2023 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/13/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/26/2022 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/25/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/06/2021 | 56.12041 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/22/2019 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/29/2018 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/29/2018 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/16/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/03/2016 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 02/17/2016 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/15/2014 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 184d lost |
| 09/27/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 78d lost, 10d restricted |
| 11/28/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 136d lost |
| 12/17/2001 | POWERED HAULAGE | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 04/27/2001 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 47d lost |
| 04/05/2000 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 108d lost, 71d restricted |
Inspections
View all 66 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18/2026 | 02/03/2026 | 55.50 | 1 |
| 09/08/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 07/17/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 32.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 01/07/2025 | 01/07/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 09/03/2024 | 09/15/2024 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 12/12/2023 | 12/21/2023 | 33.25 | 1 |
| 11/26/2023 | 11/28/2023 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 09/20/2023 | 09/22/2023 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 01/13/2023 | 01/17/2023 | 24.50 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BARREN COUNTY STONE have?
BARREN COUNTY STONE has 73 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.
What type of mine is BARREN COUNTY STONE?
BARREN COUNTY STONE is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Cave City, Barren County, KY. It currently has 9 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BARREN COUNTY STONE?
According to MSHA records, BARREN COUNTY STONE has 6 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates BARREN COUNTY STONE?
BARREN COUNTY STONE is operated by SCOTTY'S CONTRACTING & STONE, LLC and controlled by Houchens Industries, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1506863.