Key Takeaway

Blueridge Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Elberton, Oglethorpe County, GA. It has 16 violations on record (6 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Polycor Georgia Granite Quarries Inc.

Blueridge Quarry

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Polycor Georgia Granite Quarries Inc

Controller: Polycor Inc

Location: Elberton, Oglethorpe County, GA

Employees: 4

16
Violations
6
S&S Violations
14
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/23/2020 56.11001 S&S LowNegligence $123
06/23/2020 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $378
01/15/2019 56.4430(c)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
05/31/2017 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $356
10/21/2015 56.4130(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/28/2015 62.130(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/09/2014 56.14130(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/11/2012 56.14115(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/11/2012 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/31/2011 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $100
06/17/2010 46.5(b)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/09/2010 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/17/2009 56.14100(b) S&S LowNegligence $100
06/26/2001 62.130(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/25/2001 56.14130(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $224
02/02/2000 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S $0

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/27/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted
01/09/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 39d lost, 39d restricted
02/08/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/06/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
12/16/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/23/2014 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/18/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/09/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
12/07/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
08/07/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/03/2026 02/05/2026 6.50 1
09/02/2025 09/15/2025 26.25 1
12/19/2024 12/23/2024 10.50 1
08/08/2024 08/12/2024 6.75 1
03/18/2024 03/19/2024 9.75 1
07/11/2023 07/12/2023 8.75 1
02/14/2023 02/14/2023 7.00 1
08/30/2022 08/30/2022 8.25 1
01/18/2022 01/24/2022 22.50 1
06/01/2021 06/01/2021 6.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0901085
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Stone NEC
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates34.0430560, -83.0338890
Nearest TownElberton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Blueridge Quarry have?

Blueridge Quarry has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Blueridge Quarry?

Blueridge Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Elberton, Oglethorpe County, GA. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Blueridge Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Blueridge Quarry has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Blueridge Quarry?

Blueridge Quarry is operated by Polycor Georgia Granite Quarries Inc and controlled by Polycor Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0901085.