Key Takeaway

Caribbean Blue Stone is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in St. Crox, St Croix County, VI. It has 194 violations on record (85 S&S) and $123K in proposed penalties. Operated by Far South Mining LLC.

Caribbean Blue Stone

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Far South Mining LLC

Controller: Zachary Tausch; Vernon Tausch

Location: St. Crox, St Croix County, VI

Employees: 4

194
Violations
85
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$123K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/12/2025 56.23002(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/12/2025 56.14100(b) S&S HighNegligence $1,431
03/12/2025 56.13015(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/09/2024 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/27/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/27/2024 56.3131 S&S LowNegligence $189
11/30/2023 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S $0
08/07/2023 56.13015(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/07/2023 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/14/2017 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $148
01/24/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
01/24/2017 56.14112(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/04/2016 56.18002(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/04/2016 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $783
05/04/2016 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $157
05/03/2016 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $807
12/08/2015 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
12/08/2015 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $2,106
06/12/2015 56.3130 Non-S&S $0
05/06/2015 56.12030 S&S ModNegligence $2,106

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/16/2025 06/16/2025 1.00 1
05/30/2025 05/30/2025 1.00 1
05/09/2025 05/27/2025 27.50 1
04/09/2025 04/09/2025 1.50 1
03/11/2025 03/12/2025 20.00 1
09/09/2024 09/12/2024 11.50 1
06/18/2024 06/18/2024 1.00 1
04/08/2024 04/11/2024 14.50 1
04/01/2024 04/01/2024 0.50 1
02/26/2024 02/27/2024 19.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID5500013
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Stone NEC
Employees4
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates17.7146860, -64.8818060
Nearest TownSt. Crox

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Caribbean Blue Stone have?

Caribbean Blue Stone has 194 MSHA violations on record, of which 85 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $123K.

What type of mine is Caribbean Blue Stone?

Caribbean Blue Stone is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in St. Crox, St Croix County, VI. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Caribbean Blue Stone?

According to MSHA records, Caribbean Blue Stone has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Caribbean Blue Stone?

Caribbean Blue Stone is operated by Far South Mining LLC and controlled by Zachary Tausch; Vernon Tausch. MSHA Mine ID: 5500013.