Key Takeaway
Keaau Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Keaau, Hawaii County, HI. It has 130 violations on record (40 S&S) and $60K in proposed penalties. Operated by Puna Rock Company Ltd.
Keaau Quarry
Operator: Puna Rock Company Ltd
Controller: Russell Kuwaye
Location: Keaau, Hawaii County, HI
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 130 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 04/23/2025 | 56.6202(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 46.5(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 04/23/2025 | 56.6202(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 56.14130(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 06/04/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/04/2024 | 56.3131 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/04/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/04/2024 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/26/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/08/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $252 |
| 06/21/2022 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $169 |
| 06/21/2022 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $9,261 |
| 06/21/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $169 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/25/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/21/2018 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/16/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 217d lost |
Inspections
View all 51 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | 02/27/2026 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 04/23/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 48.25 | 1 |
| 12/12/2024 | 12/13/2024 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 06/04/2024 | 06/06/2024 | 31.50 | 1 |
| 01/26/2024 | 01/30/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/09/2023 | 04/11/2023 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 12/07/2022 | 12/09/2022 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 06/16/2022 | 06/23/2022 | 32.25 | 1 |
| 01/16/2022 | 02/06/2022 | 59.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Keaau Quarry have?
Keaau Quarry has 130 MSHA violations on record, of which 40 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $60K.
What type of mine is Keaau Quarry?
Keaau Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Keaau, Hawaii County, HI. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Keaau Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Keaau Quarry has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Keaau Quarry?
Keaau Quarry is operated by Puna Rock Company Ltd and controlled by Russell Kuwaye. MSHA Mine ID: 5100165.