Key Takeaway

Cave Quarries Inc is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Paoli, Orange County, IN. It has 201 violations on record (50 S&S) and $31K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cave Quarries Inc.

Cave Quarries Inc

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Cave Quarries Inc

Controller: Jason M Knies; Joseph R Knies; Craig J Knies; Jason M Knies; Joseph

Location: Paoli, Orange County, IN

Employees: 19

201
Violations
50
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$31K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/11/2024 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $535
05/29/2024 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/29/2024 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $239
11/16/2023 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/15/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/15/2023 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/02/2023 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/02/2023 56.4602 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/21/2022 56.9101 S&S LowNegligence $143
11/02/2022 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
11/02/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
11/02/2022 56.14101(a)(2) S&S LowNegligence $133
11/01/2022 56.12034 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
11/01/2022 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/27/2022 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/09/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
02/08/2022 56.11016 S&S ModNegligence $144
04/14/2021 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
04/13/2021 56.12030 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
01/20/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $172

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/09/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 83d lost
03/22/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost
10/28/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost
04/23/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/21/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 158d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/04/2025 11/06/2025 17.50 1
06/23/2025 08/08/2025 29.75 2
03/13/2025 03/17/2025 17.00 1
10/09/2024 10/18/2024 66.50 1
09/13/2024 09/13/2024 6.25 1
07/15/2024 07/15/2024 8.50 1
05/24/2024 05/30/2024 38.25 1
04/17/2024 04/17/2024 6.50 1
11/14/2023 11/17/2023 47.75 1
05/01/2023 05/04/2023 32.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1200015
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees19
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates38.5719440, -86.5408330
Nearest TownPaoli

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Cave Quarries Inc have?

Cave Quarries Inc has 201 MSHA violations on record, of which 50 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $31K.

What type of mine is Cave Quarries Inc?

Cave Quarries Inc is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Paoli, Orange County, IN. It currently has 19 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Cave Quarries Inc?

According to MSHA records, Cave Quarries Inc has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Cave Quarries Inc?

Cave Quarries Inc is operated by Cave Quarries Inc and controlled by Jason M Knies; Joseph R Knies; Craig J Knies; Jason M Knies; Joseph. MSHA Mine ID: 1200015.