Key Takeaway
Palestine Quarry is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Bedford, Lawrence County, IN. It has 58 violations on record (20 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by IN Limestone Co..
Palestine Quarry
Operator: IN Limestone Co.
Controller: Polycor Inc
Location: Bedford, Lawrence County, IN
Recent Violations
View all 58 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2023 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/23/2022 | 56.4430(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/17/2019 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/17/2019 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/17/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/17/2019 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/07/2017 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/07/2017 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 11/07/2017 | 56.12028 | S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/07/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/13/2016 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $114 |
| 10/12/2016 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/12/2016 | 46.9(c)(4) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $114 |
| 11/02/2015 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/02/2015 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2014 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/13/2014 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/13/2014 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/05/2013 | 56.14101(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 11/05/2013 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/01/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 04/30/2007 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/10/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 09/20/2004 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 44 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 | 09/03/2025 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 08/28/2024 | 08/30/2024 | 32.25 | 1 |
| 11/07/2023 | 11/08/2023 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 07/24/2023 | 07/26/2023 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 09/01/2022 | 09/01/2022 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 08/22/2022 | 08/24/2022 | 23.25 | 1 |
| 08/30/2021 | 08/30/2021 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 10/15/2019 | 10/17/2019 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 04/16/2019 | 04/17/2019 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 11/20/2017 | 11/20/2017 | 8.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Palestine Quarry have?
Palestine Quarry has 58 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.
What type of mine is Palestine Quarry?
Palestine Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Bedford, Lawrence County, IN. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Palestine Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Palestine Quarry has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Palestine Quarry?
Palestine Quarry is operated by IN Limestone Co. and controlled by Polycor Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1200030.