Key Takeaway

Blasted Rock Quarry is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in beckwourth, Plumas County, CA. It has 47 violations on record (10 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by R & J Joy, Inc. dba Joy Engineering.

Blasted Rock Quarry

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: R & J Joy, Inc. dba Joy Engineering

Controller: Rick Joy

Location: beckwourth, Plumas County, CA

Employees: 5

47
Violations
10
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/26/2025 56.23004(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/31/2023 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
10/31/2023 46.7(a) S&S ModNegligence $186
10/31/2023 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/31/2023 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/30/2023 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/30/2023 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/30/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/30/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/30/2023 56.14110 S&S ModNegligence $167
10/30/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/30/2023 56.11027 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/30/2023 56.14110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/21/2020 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
10/24/2017 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/24/2017 46.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/24/2017 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
12/13/2016 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
12/13/2016 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/13/2016 56.4104(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/22/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/09/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost
08/08/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 23d lost, 64d restricted
05/20/2008 OTHER ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
05/31/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/05/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
04/27/2004 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/27/2026 01/28/2026 0.00 0
08/14/2025 08/14/2025 11.00 1
02/26/2025 02/26/2025 6.50 1
11/06/2023 11/29/2023 14.25 1
10/30/2023 10/31/2023 27.50 1
04/18/2023 04/18/2023 10.00 1
10/19/2022 10/19/2022 3.50 1
08/09/2022 08/09/2022 5.50 1
11/05/2020 11/05/2020 2.50 1
10/21/2020 10/21/2020 6.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0405364
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Stone NEC
Employees5
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates39.7972220, -120.3852780
Nearest Townbeckwourth

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Blasted Rock Quarry have?

Blasted Rock Quarry has 47 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Blasted Rock Quarry?

Blasted Rock Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in beckwourth, Plumas County, CA. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Blasted Rock Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Blasted Rock Quarry has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Blasted Rock Quarry?

Blasted Rock Quarry is operated by R & J Joy, Inc. dba Joy Engineering and controlled by Rick Joy. MSHA Mine ID: 0405364.