Key Takeaway
Boyd is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Stone, located in Elberton, Elbert County, GA. It has 95 violations on record (33 S&S) and $241K in proposed penalties. Operated by Savannah Valley Quarries, LLC.
Boyd
Operator: Savannah Valley Quarries, LLC
Controller: Echols Mill Quarries LLC; Allgood Granite Products LLC; Bear Creek Minin
Location: Elberton, Elbert County, GA
Recent Violations
View all 95 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2023 | 56.13015(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/16/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/23/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/23/2022 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 06/23/2022 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/29/2022 | 50.10(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $6,620 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $273 |
| 03/29/2022 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/15/2022 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 03/15/2022 | 56.11027 | S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 09/21/2021 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 09/21/2021 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/21/2021 | 56.12025 | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 09/21/2021 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/21/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/21/2021 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 09/21/2021 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/21/2021 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/21/2021 | 56.11012 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,006 |
| 07/30/2021 | 56.11001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $136 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/28/2021 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 03/21/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 17d lost |
| 04/08/2009 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 07/19/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 227d lost |
| 01/25/2001 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 63d lost |
Inspections
View all 57 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2023 | 05/04/2023 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 03/28/2023 | 03/29/2023 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 06/23/2022 | 06/27/2022 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 03/14/2022 | 03/15/2022 | 21.75 | 1 |
| 09/20/2021 | 09/23/2021 | 62.00 | 2 |
| 07/30/2021 | 04/18/2022 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2021 | 04/14/2022 | 375.50 | 4 |
| 07/12/2017 | 07/13/2017 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 03/13/2017 | 03/14/2017 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 06/21/2016 | 06/23/2016 | 2.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Boyd have?
Boyd has 95 MSHA violations on record, of which 33 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $241K.
What type of mine is Boyd?
Boyd is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Elberton, Elbert County, GA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Boyd?
According to MSHA records, Boyd has 6 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Boyd?
Boyd is operated by Savannah Valley Quarries, LLC and controlled by Echols Mill Quarries LLC; Allgood Granite Products LLC; Bear Creek Minin. MSHA Mine ID: 0900057.