COLUMBIA QUARRY
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Controller: Vulcan Materials Company
Location: Columbia, Richland County, SC
Employees: 34
171
Violations
28
S&S Violations
34
Accidents
$44K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 171 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 10/06/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 10/06/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/03/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 06/03/2025 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/02/2025 | 56.14132(b)(1)(iii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 03/19/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/27/2024 | 56.4500 | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 06/06/2024 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/06/2024 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $239 |
| 06/04/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/17/2023 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/16/2023 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/10/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 05/10/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/09/2023 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 01/23/2023 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/19/2023 | 56.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 01/18/2023 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/18/2023 | 56.18002(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $232 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 34 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2024 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/09/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 09/30/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 36d lost |
| 01/31/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 11/21/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 10/22/2021 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/23/2021 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/14/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 10/10/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 03/23/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 85d lost |
Inspections
View all 86 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | 10/08/2025 | 37.25 | 2 |
| 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 06/23/2025 | 06/24/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 06/10/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2025 | 06/03/2025 | 28.25 | 2 |
| 03/19/2025 | 03/24/2025 | 28.50 | 2 |
| 12/02/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 06/03/2024 | 06/06/2024 | 33.25 | 1 |
| 03/28/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 10/16/2023 | 10/19/2023 | 32.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3800013
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Granite
Employees34
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates33.9786110, -81.0330560
Nearest TownColumbia
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does COLUMBIA QUARRY have?
COLUMBIA QUARRY has 171 MSHA violations on record, of which 28 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $44K.
What type of mine is COLUMBIA QUARRY?
COLUMBIA QUARRY is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Columbia, Richland County, SC. It currently has 34 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at COLUMBIA QUARRY?
According to MSHA records, COLUMBIA QUARRY has 34 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates COLUMBIA QUARRY?
COLUMBIA QUARRY is operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC and controlled by Vulcan Materials Company. MSHA Mine ID: 3800013.