Key Takeaway
LOCUST RIDGE QUARRY is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Pocono Lake, PA, Monroe County, PA. It has 78 violations on record (8 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by H&K Group Inc.
LOCUST RIDGE QUARRY
Operator: H&K Group Inc
Controller: Scott B Haines; John R Kibblehouse Jr; Harry Christian Budenz; James Ha
Location: Pocono Lake, PA, Monroe County, PA
Employees: 15
Recent Violations
View all 78 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/23/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/23/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/18/2023 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/18/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/05/2022 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/01/2022 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $252 |
| 12/01/2022 | 56.11001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 11/22/2021 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/22/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/10/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/10/2021 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/09/2021 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/31/2020 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/29/2020 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $234 |
| 01/29/2020 | 56.11010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/29/2020 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/29/2020 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/03/2019 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 24 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 06/02/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 10/03/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 37d restricted |
| 07/06/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 14d lost, 2d restricted |
| 05/13/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/18/2019 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/15/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 60d restricted |
| 10/03/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 05/15/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 60d lost, 56d restricted |
| 12/04/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 59 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | 01/22/2026 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 07/22/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 25.75 | 1 |
| 02/20/2025 | 02/20/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 09/25/2024 | 09/27/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 10/18/2023 | 10/19/2023 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 12/01/2022 | 12/12/2022 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 11/22/2021 | 11/23/2021 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 06/14/2021 | 06/14/2021 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 06/09/2021 | 06/10/2021 | 14.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does LOCUST RIDGE QUARRY have?
LOCUST RIDGE QUARRY has 78 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is LOCUST RIDGE QUARRY?
LOCUST RIDGE QUARRY is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Pocono Lake, PA, Monroe County, PA. It currently has 15 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at LOCUST RIDGE QUARRY?
According to MSHA records, LOCUST RIDGE QUARRY has 24 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates LOCUST RIDGE QUARRY?
LOCUST RIDGE QUARRY is operated by H&K Group Inc and controlled by Scott B Haines; John R Kibblehouse Jr; Harry Christian Budenz; James Ha. MSHA Mine ID: 3607214.