Key Takeaway
KIMBALLTON PLANT #1 is a active underground mine producing Stone, located in Ripplemead, Giles County, VA. It has 1,167 violations on record (307 S&S) and $672K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc..
KIMBALLTON PLANT #1
Operator: Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.
Controller: Lhoist Group
Location: Ripplemead, Giles County, VA
Employees: 15
Recent Violations
View all 1,167 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 57.12025 | S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 07/09/2025 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 57.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/01/2025 | 57.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/25/2025 | 57.12001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/25/2025 | 57.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/25/2025 | 57.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 05/21/2025 | 56.4102 | S&S | HighNegligence | $549 |
| 05/21/2025 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $366 |
| 05/21/2025 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 02/26/2025 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/26/2025 | 57.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 11/26/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 11/26/2024 | 57.14131(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/26/2024 | 57.9300(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,448 |
| 11/26/2024 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/26/2024 | 56.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,037 |
| 11/26/2024 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/19/2024 | 57.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 85 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 23d lost, 8d restricted |
| 03/05/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 328d lost |
| 12/29/2022 | NONPOWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 40d lost, 100d restricted |
| 07/06/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/20/2022 | MACHINERY | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 11/09/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/01/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/21/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/07/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/12/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 211 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 46.50 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 07/22/2025 | 62.00 | 1 |
| 04/30/2025 | 04/30/2025 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 04/14/2025 | 06/04/2025 | 93.00 | 3 |
| 01/08/2025 | 02/26/2025 | 47.50 | 3 |
| 11/21/2024 | 12/05/2024 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 09/04/2024 | 09/05/2024 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 07/02/2024 | 08/14/2024 | 63.75 | 2 |
| 06/09/2024 | 07/09/2024 | 71.75 | 2 |
| 04/15/2024 | 05/28/2024 | 58.75 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does KIMBALLTON PLANT #1 have?
KIMBALLTON PLANT #1 has 1167 MSHA violations on record, of which 307 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $672K.
What type of mine is KIMBALLTON PLANT #1?
KIMBALLTON PLANT #1 is a Underground mine producing Stone, located in Ripplemead, Giles County, VA. It currently has 15 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at KIMBALLTON PLANT #1?
According to MSHA records, KIMBALLTON PLANT #1 has 85 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates KIMBALLTON PLANT #1?
KIMBALLTON PLANT #1 is operated by Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc. and controlled by Lhoist Group. MSHA Mine ID: 4400082.