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

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Puna Rock Company Ltd

Controller: Russell Kuwaye

Location: Keaau, Hawaii County, HI

Employees: 4

130
Violations
40
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$60K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID5100165
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Stone NEC
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates19.6269440, -155.0213890
Nearest TownKeaau

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.