Key Takeaway

Black Run is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Falmouth, Lawrence County, PA. It has 34 violations on record (3 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Three Rivers Agg Holding LLC.

Black Run

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Three Rivers Agg Holding LLC

Controller: Sweet Water Quarries LLC; Three River Agg Holding LLC

Location: Falmouth, Lawrence County, PA

Employees: 8

34
Violations
3
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/08/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/09/2025 56.14100(c) S&S LowNegligence $151
09/08/2025 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/04/2024 56.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
05/11/2023 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/11/2023 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/11/2023 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
02/22/2023 46.9(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
02/21/2023 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
02/21/2023 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/16/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/29/2021 56.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
12/14/2020 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
12/14/2020 56.12034 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
12/10/2020 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
12/10/2020 56.14100(c) S&S LowNegligence $123
12/11/2019 56.12005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
05/14/2019 56.12034 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/07/2019 48.25(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
10/09/2018 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/03/2018 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 38d restricted
08/17/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/10/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 68d restricted
04/15/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/27/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/08/2025 10/09/2025 17.00 1
09/08/2025 09/09/2025 23.75 1
02/24/2025 02/26/2025 18.75 1
09/04/2024 09/05/2024 12.00 1
02/28/2024 02/29/2024 14.25 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 2.50 1
05/16/2023 05/16/2023 2.50 1
05/10/2023 05/12/2023 12.50 1
02/21/2023 02/23/2023 21.25 1
09/29/2021 10/01/2021 17.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3609568
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees8
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates41.0205560, -80.1180560
Nearest TownFalmouth

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Black Run have?

Black Run has 34 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Black Run?

Black Run is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Falmouth, Lawrence County, PA. It currently has 8 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Run?

According to MSHA records, Black Run has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Black Run?

Black Run is operated by Three Rivers Agg Holding LLC and controlled by Sweet Water Quarries LLC; Three River Agg Holding LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 3609568.