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
Operator: Polycor Georgia Granite Quarries Inc
Controller: Polycor Inc
Location: Elberton, Oglethorpe County, GA
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 16 →| 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
View all 14 →| 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
View all 60 →| 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
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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.