Key Takeaway
EAST RIDGE PLANT & GIESEKE PLANT is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Dillwyn, Buckingham County, VA. It has 351 violations on record (80 S&S) and $149K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kyanite Mining Corp.
EAST RIDGE PLANT & GIESEKE PLANT
Operator: Kyanite Mining Corp
Controller: The Disthene Group Inc
Location: Dillwyn, Buckingham County, VA
Employees: 60
Recent Violations
View all 351 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2025 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/29/2025 | 56.18002(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/23/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/22/2024 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/10/2024 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/10/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/03/2023 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/26/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/27/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/25/2022 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2022 | 56.12020 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/09/2022 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/09/2022 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/09/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/09/2022 | 56.9315 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/07/2022 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 09/13/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 115 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 40d restricted |
| 01/23/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/06/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/15/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 26d restricted |
| 09/27/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/02/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/26/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 43d lost, 44d restricted |
| 03/09/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/07/2021 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 21d lost, 90d restricted |
| 10/07/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
Inspections
View all 88 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2025 | 08/19/2025 | 53.50 | 1 |
| 03/24/2025 | 03/25/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 01/27/2025 | 01/31/2025 | 32.75 | 1 |
| 07/21/2024 | 08/29/2024 | 110.50 | 1 |
| 01/12/2024 | 01/31/2024 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 01/08/2024 | 01/12/2024 | 50.00 | 1 |
| 05/02/2023 | 05/08/2023 | 50.00 | 1 |
| 01/25/2023 | 02/06/2023 | 104.00 | 2 |
| 07/18/2022 | 07/28/2022 | 107.00 | 1 |
| 02/07/2022 | 03/30/2022 | 93.50 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does EAST RIDGE PLANT & GIESEKE PLANT have?
EAST RIDGE PLANT & GIESEKE PLANT has 351 MSHA violations on record, of which 80 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $149K.
What type of mine is EAST RIDGE PLANT & GIESEKE PLANT?
EAST RIDGE PLANT & GIESEKE PLANT is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Dillwyn, Buckingham County, VA. It currently has 60 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at EAST RIDGE PLANT & GIESEKE PLANT?
According to MSHA records, EAST RIDGE PLANT & GIESEKE PLANT has 115 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates EAST RIDGE PLANT & GIESEKE PLANT?
EAST RIDGE PLANT & GIESEKE PLANT is operated by Kyanite Mining Corp and controlled by The Disthene Group Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4403743.