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
Operator: Appalachian Aggregates LLC
Controller: CRH PLC
Location: Bluefield, Tazewell County, VA
Employees: 13
Recent Violations
View all 211 →| 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
View all 29 →| 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
View all 86 →| 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 |
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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.