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
Operator: Ben Ralston
Controller: Ben J Ralston
Location: Susquehanna, Susquehanna County, PA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 16 →| 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
View all 19 →| 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 |
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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.