Key Takeaway

Bessemer Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Bessemer, Jefferson County, AL. It has 59 violations on record (13 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC.

Bessemer Quarry

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Controller: Vulcan Materials Company

Location: Bessemer, Jefferson County, AL

Employees: 9

59
Violations
13
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/11/2024 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/29/2022 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/06/2022 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/03/2017 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
11/15/2016 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
11/14/2016 56.11002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
04/20/2016 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/20/2016 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/19/2014 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/26/2013 56.4102 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/13/2012 56.11003 S&S HighNegligence $634
09/12/2012 56.14100(a) S&S ModNegligence $190
09/12/2012 56.11003 S&S ModNegligence $190
09/12/2012 56.14131(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/12/2012 56.11002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/12/2012 56.14109(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/27/2011 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/14/2011 56.20003(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/29/2010 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/23/2009 56.12013 S&S ModNegligence $745

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/14/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/04/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/03/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 90d restricted
05/06/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/05/2007 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted
08/01/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost
05/29/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/15/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/03/2025 11/04/2025 8.00 1
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 4.00 1
06/24/2025 06/25/2025 12.00 1
02/24/2025 03/05/2025 16.00 1
09/16/2024 09/16/2024 14.50 1
07/17/2024 07/18/2024 13.00 1
03/11/2024 03/11/2024 11.75 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 4.50 1
04/19/2023 04/20/2023 0.00 0
11/29/2022 11/30/2022 9.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0103055
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees9
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates33.3683330, -87.0102770
Nearest TownBessemer

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bessemer Quarry have?

Bessemer Quarry has 59 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Bessemer Quarry?

Bessemer Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Bessemer, Jefferson County, AL. It currently has 9 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bessemer Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Bessemer Quarry has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bessemer Quarry?

Bessemer Quarry is operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC and controlled by Vulcan Materials Company. MSHA Mine ID: 0103055.