Cantera Vega Baja
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: Productora De Agregados Inc
Controller: Melba Figueroa; Edgar Figueroa
Location: Vega Baja Town, Manati County, PR
Employees: 31
118
Violations
37
S&S Violations
27
Accidents
$32K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 118 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2024 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/08/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/28/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/28/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/01/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/01/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/01/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/07/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/07/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/17/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/16/2022 | 56.3131 | S&S | ModNegligence | $296 |
| 07/05/2022 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $661 |
| 06/30/2022 | 56.12017 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,194 |
| 01/26/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/09/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/02/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/02/2020 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $171 |
| 03/02/2020 | 56.14211 | S&S | ModNegligence | $254 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 27 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2022 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 51d lost |
| 05/07/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 37d lost |
| 02/21/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 05/27/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 14d lost |
| 04/24/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 01/31/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 10/22/2015 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 14d lost |
| 08/12/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 03/24/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 37d lost |
| 08/20/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 125 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | 10/31/2025 | 47.75 | 1 |
| 06/10/2025 | 06/13/2025 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 06/04/2025 | 06/04/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/10/2025 | 04/10/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 01/27/2025 | 01/29/2025 | 31.25 | 2 |
| 09/19/2024 | 09/19/2024 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 07/08/2024 | 07/10/2024 | 32.00 | 1 |
| 02/28/2024 | 02/29/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 08/01/2023 | 08/02/2023 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 02/27/2023 | 02/27/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID5400137
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Traprock
Employees31
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates18.4208330, -66.4033330
Nearest TownVega Baja Town
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cantera Vega Baja have?
Cantera Vega Baja has 118 MSHA violations on record, of which 37 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $32K.
What type of mine is Cantera Vega Baja?
Cantera Vega Baja is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Vega Baja Town, Manati County, PR. It currently has 31 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cantera Vega Baja?
According to MSHA records, Cantera Vega Baja has 27 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cantera Vega Baja?
Cantera Vega Baja is operated by Productora De Agregados Inc and controlled by Melba Figueroa; Edgar Figueroa. MSHA Mine ID: 5400137.