Oconee Rock Quarry
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: Oconee County
Controller: Oconee County-SC
Location: Walhalla, Oconee County, SC
Employees: 17
95
Violations
17
S&S Violations
23
Accidents
$17K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 95 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/25/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/24/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/24/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/27/2025 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/27/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/20/2025 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/20/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/19/2025 | 56.14130(g) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $336 |
| 03/19/2025 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/17/2024 | 56.14131(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $492 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/13/2024 | 46.5 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $164 |
| 07/06/2023 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/25/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/25/2022 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/25/2022 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 23 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 03/31/2021 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 75d restricted |
| 07/09/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/04/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 7d lost, 70d restricted |
| 05/12/2020 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/22/2020 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | 29d lost, 40d restricted |
| 02/25/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 05/06/2017 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 31d restricted |
| 12/30/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 73d restricted |
| 02/04/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 20d restricted |
Inspections
View all 68 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | 12/10/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 11/24/2025 | 11/26/2025 | 31.25 | 1 |
| 05/27/2025 | 05/29/2025 | 25.25 | 1 |
| 03/19/2025 | 03/20/2025 | 25.50 | 1 |
| 04/16/2024 | 04/18/2024 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 02/13/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2023 | 07/10/2023 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 07/06/2023 | 07/07/2023 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 11/22/2022 | 11/22/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/24/2022 | 10/26/2022 | 30.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3800230
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Stone NEC
Employees17
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates34.7305560, -83.0922220
Nearest TownWalhalla
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Oconee Rock Quarry have?
Oconee Rock Quarry has 95 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.
What type of mine is Oconee Rock Quarry?
Oconee Rock Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Walhalla, Oconee County, SC. It currently has 17 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Oconee Rock Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Oconee Rock Quarry has 23 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Oconee Rock Quarry?
Oconee Rock Quarry is operated by Oconee County and controlled by Oconee County-SC. MSHA Mine ID: 3800230.