Key Takeaway

DIAMOND BLUE QUARRY is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Lexington, Oglethorpe County, GA. It has 33 violations on record (14 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Diamond Blue Quarry.

DIAMOND BLUE QUARRY

Abandoned Surface Stone

Operator: Diamond Blue Quarry

Controller: John Dye

Location: Lexington, Oglethorpe County, GA

33
Violations
14
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/28/2002 56.15004 S&S ModNegligence $161
05/28/2002 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/28/2002 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/28/2002 56.11006 S&S ModNegligence $196
05/28/2002 56.11006 S&S ModNegligence $196
05/28/2002 56.11006 S&S ModNegligence $196
05/28/2002 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $196
05/28/2002 56.13021 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/28/2002 56.11005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/28/2002 56.6101(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/28/2002 56.6132(a)(6) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/28/2002 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/28/2002 46.5(a) S&S ModNegligence $196
05/28/2002 46.6(a) S&S ModNegligence $242
05/28/2002 56.18010 S&S ModNegligence $196
05/28/2002 56.18002(a) S&S ModNegligence $196
11/28/2001 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
11/28/2001 56.11003 S&S ModNegligence $196
11/28/2001 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $161
11/28/2001 56.14130(i) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/28/2002 05/30/2002 12.00 1
11/28/2001 11/29/2001 28.00 2
04/09/2001 04/09/2001 3.00 1
04/02/2001 04/05/2001 20.00 1
08/29/2000 08/29/2000 4.00 1
08/14/2000 08/14/2000 2.00 1
07/11/2000 07/11/2000 2.00 1
06/22/2000 06/22/2000 9.00 1
03/01/2000 03/01/2000 4.00 1
02/16/2000 02/22/2000 17.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0901111
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Stone NEC
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.8770380, -83.0579010
Nearest TownLexington

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does DIAMOND BLUE QUARRY have?

DIAMOND BLUE QUARRY has 33 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is DIAMOND BLUE QUARRY?

DIAMOND BLUE QUARRY is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Lexington, Oglethorpe County, GA. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at DIAMOND BLUE QUARRY?

According to MSHA records, DIAMOND BLUE QUARRY has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates DIAMOND BLUE QUARRY?

DIAMOND BLUE QUARRY is operated by Diamond Blue Quarry and controlled by John Dye. MSHA Mine ID: 0901111.