Key Takeaway

Bluefield Plant is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Bluefield, Tazewell County, VA. It has 211 violations on record (41 S&S) and $48K in proposed penalties. Operated by Appalachian Aggregates LLC.

Bluefield Plant

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Appalachian Aggregates LLC

Controller: CRH PLC

Location: Bluefield, Tazewell County, VA

Employees: 13

211
Violations
41
S&S Violations
29
Accidents
$48K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/05/2024 56.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/05/2024 56.12001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/05/2024 56.12030 S&S LowNegligence $221
04/23/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
10/18/2023 56.14109(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/18/2023 56.14109(b)(1) S&S ModNegligence $477
10/18/2023 56.14205 Non-S&S ModNegligence $198
10/18/2023 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/18/2023 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/17/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/05/2023 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/05/2023 56.12007 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/03/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2023 56.14109(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2023 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/02/2023 56.14110 Non-S&S HighNegligence $295
03/02/2023 56.20003(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $295
03/02/2023 56.20003(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $295
07/19/2022 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $198

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/12/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
11/12/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
01/13/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 81d restricted
07/26/2024 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
08/31/2023 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
11/12/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
11/01/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/24/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/26/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
04/18/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 95d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/26/2026 1.00 1
01/15/2026 01/15/2026 6.50 1
06/20/2025 06/30/2025 41.75 1
10/30/2024 11/05/2024 32.25 1
04/15/2024 04/24/2024 34.00 1
10/16/2023 10/19/2023 36.00 1
06/01/2023 08/24/2023 49.25 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 3.50 1
03/02/2023 03/26/2023 21.75 1
07/18/2022 07/25/2022 64.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4400096
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees13
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.2561110, -81.3180560
Nearest TownBluefield

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bluefield Plant have?

Bluefield Plant has 211 MSHA violations on record, of which 41 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $48K.

What type of mine is Bluefield Plant?

Bluefield Plant is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Bluefield, Tazewell County, VA. It currently has 13 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bluefield Plant?

According to MSHA records, Bluefield Plant has 29 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bluefield Plant?

Bluefield Plant is operated by Appalachian Aggregates LLC and controlled by CRH PLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4400096.