Key Takeaway
HIGHLAND PARK QUARRY is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, VA. It has 79 violations on record (21 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by VA TECH PHYSICAL PLANT.
HIGHLAND PARK QUARRY
Operator: VA TECH PHYSICAL PLANT
Controller: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Location: Blacksburg, Montgomery County, VA
Employees: 13
Recent Violations
View all 79 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/20/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/13/2024 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 11/13/2024 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 11/13/2024 | 56.14114 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/13/2024 | 56.4230(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/13/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/13/2024 | 56.4430(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/13/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/31/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/07/2023 | 56.14132(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 06/09/2022 | 56.13015(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/02/2020 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/03/2020 | 46.9(b)(5) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/03/2020 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/03/2020 | 56.14101(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/03/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/12/2018 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/25/2018 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/24/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 25 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 51d lost |
| 12/21/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 17d lost |
| 08/31/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 100d lost |
| 08/11/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 19d lost, 3d restricted |
| 05/07/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/11/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost |
| 04/04/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 21d lost |
| 03/14/2016 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/27/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost |
| 09/13/2013 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 61d lost |
Inspections
View all 66 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 19.00 | 1 | |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/09/2025 | 27.00 | 2 |
| 11/13/2024 | 11/21/2024 | 33.50 | 1 |
| 04/26/2024 | 05/12/2024 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 01/31/2024 | 02/02/2024 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 08/06/2023 | 08/20/2023 | 37.75 | 3 |
| 11/28/2022 | 11/30/2022 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 07/07/2022 | 07/07/2022 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 06/09/2022 | 09/27/2022 | 29.75 | 1 |
| 12/02/2021 | 12/14/2021 | 15.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does HIGHLAND PARK QUARRY have?
HIGHLAND PARK QUARRY has 79 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.
What type of mine is HIGHLAND PARK QUARRY?
HIGHLAND PARK QUARRY is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, VA. It currently has 13 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at HIGHLAND PARK QUARRY?
According to MSHA records, HIGHLAND PARK QUARRY has 25 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates HIGHLAND PARK QUARRY?
HIGHLAND PARK QUARRY is operated by VA TECH PHYSICAL PLANT and controlled by Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. MSHA Mine ID: 4406987.