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

Active Underground Stone

Operator: Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.

Controller: Lhoist Group

Location: Ripplemead, Giles County, VA

Employees: 15

1,167
Violations
307
S&S Violations
85
Accidents
$672K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4400082
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionLime
Employees15
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates37.3733330, -80.6669440
Nearest TownRipplemead

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.