Key Takeaway
ORCHARD QUARRY #4 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Montrose, Susquehanna County, PA. It has 39 violations on record (24 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by NORTHEAST STONE WORKS, INC..
ORCHARD QUARRY #4
Operator: NORTHEAST STONE WORKS, INC.
Controller: Rodney A Birchard
Location: Montrose, Susquehanna County, PA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 39 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2024 | 56.4501 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/19/2024 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 03/19/2024 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 03/19/2024 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 12/20/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/17/2022 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/17/2022 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $186 |
| 05/05/2022 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 11/17/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
| 11/17/2021 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/17/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
| 11/17/2021 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/17/2021 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/05/2019 | 56.14112(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 05/18/2018 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 01/24/2018 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/24/2018 | 56.14116(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/14/2016 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/14/2016 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/14/2016 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 37d lost |
| 09/07/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 04/25/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 4d lost, 5d restricted |
| 09/03/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/03/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 150d lost, 5d restricted |
| 09/22/2017 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 08/25/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/30/2017 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 09/27/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 82d lost, 257d restricted |
Inspections
View all 31 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 21.75 | 1 |
| 09/11/2024 | 09/11/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 03/21/2024 | 04/16/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 03/19/2024 | 03/20/2024 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 05/18/2023 | 05/22/2023 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 01/17/2023 | 01/17/2023 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 12/20/2022 | 12/20/2022 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 11/23/2022 | 11/23/2022 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 11/17/2022 | 11/21/2022 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 11/17/2021 | 11/18/2021 | 12.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does ORCHARD QUARRY #4 have?
ORCHARD QUARRY #4 has 39 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is ORCHARD QUARRY #4?
ORCHARD QUARRY #4 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Montrose, Susquehanna County, PA. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at ORCHARD QUARRY #4?
According to MSHA records, ORCHARD QUARRY #4 has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates ORCHARD QUARRY #4?
ORCHARD QUARRY #4 is operated by NORTHEAST STONE WORKS, INC. and controlled by Rodney A Birchard. MSHA Mine ID: 3609768.