Key Takeaway

EICHORN MINES is a active underground mine producing Stone, located in Springs, Somerset County, PA. It has 240 violations on record (47 S&S) and $36K in proposed penalties. Operated by Keystone Lime Company Inc.

EICHORN MINES

Active Underground Stone

Operator: Keystone Lime Company Inc

Controller: Kendra K Folk; Melinda F Gibson; Beverly A Critchfield

Location: Springs, Somerset County, PA

Employees: 28

240
Violations
47
S&S Violations
23
Accidents
$36K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/08/2025 57.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/26/2025 56.9314 S&S LowNegligence $151
02/26/2025 56.11027 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/26/2025 56.12020 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/18/2025 57.14100(b) S&S LowNegligence $151
07/02/2024 57.6132(a)(4) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/01/2024 57.20003(a) S&S LowNegligence $239
07/01/2024 57.9100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/01/2024 57.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/01/2024 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/01/2024 57.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
04/11/2024 57.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
04/11/2024 57.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
04/10/2024 57.12020 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/04/2024 57.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/04/2024 57.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/04/2024 57.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/03/2024 57.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/03/2024 57.3200 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/03/2024 50.20-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/02/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/25/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost
05/10/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/03/2023 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
01/03/2023 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
09/12/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted
02/05/2021 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 55d lost, 2d restricted
06/17/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
05/10/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/28/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/09/2026 60.50 1
11/19/2025 11/19/2025 3.00 1
10/10/2025 11/12/2025 56.50 1
09/23/2025 09/23/2025 4.00 1
08/08/2025 09/08/2025 33.50 1
05/15/2025 05/15/2025 9.00 1
04/02/2025 04/25/2025 57.25 2
03/27/2025 03/27/2025 9.00 1
02/12/2025 03/04/2025 39.25 2
12/10/2024 12/23/2024 46.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3605464
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees28
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates39.7444440, -79.2091670
Nearest TownSprings

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does EICHORN MINES have?

EICHORN MINES has 240 MSHA violations on record, of which 47 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $36K.

What type of mine is EICHORN MINES?

EICHORN MINES is a Underground mine producing Stone, located in Springs, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 28 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at EICHORN MINES?

According to MSHA records, EICHORN MINES has 23 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates EICHORN MINES?

EICHORN MINES is operated by Keystone Lime Company Inc and controlled by Kendra K Folk; Melinda F Gibson; Beverly A Critchfield. MSHA Mine ID: 3605464.