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
Operator: Keystone Lime Company Inc
Controller: Kendra K Folk; Melinda F Gibson; Beverly A Critchfield
Location: Springs, Somerset County, PA
Employees: 28
Recent Violations
View all 240 →| 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
View all 23 →| 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
View all 149 →| 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 |
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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.