Key Takeaway

Don Burns is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Susquehanna, Susquehanna County, PA. It has 16 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ben Ralston.

Don Burns

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Ben Ralston

Controller: Ben J Ralston

Location: Susquehanna, Susquehanna County, PA

Employees: 2

16
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/09/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/09/2025 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/17/2022 56.15001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
04/08/2021 41.12 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
10/08/2019 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $121
10/14/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $118
07/14/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $118
05/17/2018 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/11/2016 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
08/03/2016 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
08/25/2015 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $100
03/19/2014 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $243
06/09/2009 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/09/2009 56.4200(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/15/2008 56.20008(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/15/2008 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 0.50 1
07/09/2025 07/14/2025 18.50 1
03/27/2024 03/27/2024 8.50 1
11/02/2022 11/07/2022 17.50 1
05/17/2022 05/17/2022 10.75 1
04/08/2021 04/14/2021 15.25 1
10/08/2019 10/09/2019 15.00 1
10/17/2018 10/23/2018 11.00 1
05/17/2018 05/17/2018 12.25 1
08/10/2017 08/10/2017 12.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3609607
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Sandstone
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift6.0
Coordinates41.9316670, -75.5980560
Nearest TownSusquehanna

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Don Burns have?

Don Burns has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Don Burns?

Don Burns is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Susquehanna, Susquehanna County, PA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Don Burns?

According to MSHA records, Don Burns has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Don Burns?

Don Burns is operated by Ben Ralston and controlled by Ben J Ralston. MSHA Mine ID: 3609607.