Key Takeaway
GAREY ROCK PLANT is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA. It has 155 violations on record (36 S&S) and $45K in proposed penalties. Operated by CALPORTLAND CONSTRUCTION.
GAREY ROCK PLANT
Operator: CALPORTLAND CONSTRUCTION
Controller: Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Location: Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA
Employees: 10
Recent Violations
View all 155 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2025 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/05/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 03/05/2025 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/17/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $239 |
| 07/17/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/09/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/09/2024 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $797 |
| 01/09/2024 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $239 |
| 01/09/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/21/2023 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 06/21/2023 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $6,861 |
| 06/21/2023 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 06/21/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/21/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/21/2023 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $772 |
| 11/30/2022 | 56.3130 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,376 |
| 11/30/2022 | 56.14101(a)(3) | S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/29/2022 | 56.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/29/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 10/21/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/13/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/06/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 08/01/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/02/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted |
| 07/22/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 233d lost |
| 10/30/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/10/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 242d lost |
| 08/22/2014 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 3d lost, 1d restricted |
Inspections
View all 58 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | 12/10/2025 | 38.00 | 1 |
| 08/25/2025 | 08/26/2025 | 30.25 | 2 |
| 03/05/2025 | 03/05/2025 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 07/16/2024 | 07/18/2024 | 23.25 | 1 |
| 01/08/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 06/20/2023 | 06/26/2023 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 11/28/2022 | 11/30/2022 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 05/04/2022 | 05/05/2022 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 12/07/2021 | 12/08/2021 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 07/20/2021 | 07/22/2021 | 26.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does GAREY ROCK PLANT have?
GAREY ROCK PLANT has 155 MSHA violations on record, of which 36 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $45K.
What type of mine is GAREY ROCK PLANT?
GAREY ROCK PLANT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA. It currently has 10 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at GAREY ROCK PLANT?
According to MSHA records, GAREY ROCK PLANT has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates GAREY ROCK PLANT?
GAREY ROCK PLANT is operated by CALPORTLAND CONSTRUCTION and controlled by Taiheiyo Cement Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 0403031.