Key Takeaway

Higgins Quarry is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Castleton, Rutland County, VT. It has 26 violations on record (9 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Higgins Slate Quarry.

Higgins Quarry

Abandoned Surface Stone

Operator: Higgins Slate Quarry

Controller: Charles Higgins

Location: Castleton, Rutland County, VT

26
Violations
9
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/11/2006 56.4201(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
08/02/2006 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $60
08/02/2006 56.12004 Non-S&S HighNegligence $60
12/02/2003 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/02/2003 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/02/2003 56.13021 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
05/14/2003 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
05/14/2003 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $72
05/14/2003 47.31(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $60
01/09/2001 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/09/2001 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $184
10/02/2000 56.5001(a) S&S ModNegligence $184
07/11/2000 56.6306(f)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/06/2000 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/06/2000 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/06/2000 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $113
07/06/2000 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/06/2000 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/06/2000 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $113
07/06/2000 56.13021 S&S ModNegligence $90

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/14/2007 11/14/2007 2.50 1
10/11/2006 10/11/2006 7.25 1
08/15/2006 08/17/2006 2.50 1
08/02/2006 08/02/2006 4.50 1
08/31/2005 08/31/2005 10.00 1
04/27/2004 04/27/2004 3.00 1
01/22/2004 01/22/2004 3.00 1
12/02/2003 12/03/2003 11.00 1
08/07/2003 08/07/2003 2.00 1
07/10/2003 07/10/2003 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4300536
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Slate
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates43.6308330, -73.1736110
Nearest TownCastleton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Higgins Quarry have?

Higgins Quarry has 26 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Higgins Quarry?

Higgins Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Castleton, Rutland County, VT. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Higgins Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Higgins Quarry has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Higgins Quarry?

Higgins Quarry is operated by Higgins Slate Quarry and controlled by Charles Higgins. MSHA Mine ID: 4300536.