Key Takeaway
Drakes Creek Stone is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Franklin, Simpson County, KY. It has 47 violations on record (18 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Volunteer Materials of Kentucky.
Drakes Creek Stone
Operator: Volunteer Materials of Kentucky
Controller: Armada Materials LLC
Location: Franklin, Simpson County, KY
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 47 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/25/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/25/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/30/2021 | 56.12016 | S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 11/30/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $234 |
| 11/30/2021 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 07/21/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/30/2021 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/30/2021 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $139 |
| 02/23/2021 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/23/2021 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/14/2020 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $448 |
| 12/03/2019 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,368 |
| 09/27/2019 | 56.3200 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,464 |
| 08/28/2019 | 56.3130 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/22/2019 | 56.14101(a)(3) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/22/2019 | 56.14101(a)(3) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,421 |
| 08/22/2019 | 56.9315 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/22/2019 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,421 |
| 08/22/2019 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2021 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 105d lost |
| 09/01/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/08/2019 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 10d lost, 36d restricted |
| 08/08/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 31d restricted |
Inspections
View all 35 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 09/02/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 06/10/2025 | 06/11/2025 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2024 | 01/22/2025 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 08/26/2024 | 08/26/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 02/21/2024 | 02/22/2024 | 14.50 | 2 |
| 09/11/2023 | 09/18/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 02/23/2023 | 02/23/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/24/2022 | 08/30/2022 | 20.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Drakes Creek Stone have?
Drakes Creek Stone has 47 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.
What type of mine is Drakes Creek Stone?
Drakes Creek Stone is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Franklin, Simpson County, KY. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Drakes Creek Stone?
According to MSHA records, Drakes Creek Stone has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Drakes Creek Stone?
Drakes Creek Stone is operated by Volunteer Materials of Kentucky and controlled by Armada Materials LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1519714.