Key Takeaway
PIKES CREEK QUARRY is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hunlock Creek, Luzerne County, PA. It has 80 violations on record (13 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by H&K Group, Inc..
PIKES CREEK QUARRY
Operator: H&K Group, Inc.
Controller: Scott B Haines; John R Kibblehouse Jr; Harry Christian Budenz; James Ha
Location: Hunlock Creek, Luzerne County, PA
Employees: 11
Recent Violations
View all 80 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | 56.11001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $245 |
| 11/12/2025 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/25/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/25/2025 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/19/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/18/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/18/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/27/2024 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/22/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/29/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/21/2019 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/29/2018 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/29/2018 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 05/15/2018 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $286 |
| 05/15/2018 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/15/2018 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/15/2018 | 56.12032 | S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 11/20/2017 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/16/2017 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 08/16/2017 | 56.15004 | S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 10d restricted |
| 10/20/2021 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/11/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 35d lost, 41d restricted |
| 10/04/2018 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/10/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 07/17/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 26d restricted |
| 07/15/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 05/08/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/10/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 25d lost |
| 03/18/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 55 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 03/24/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 06/18/2024 | 06/19/2024 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 02/26/2024 | 02/27/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 12/06/2022 | 12/08/2022 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 03/21/2022 | 03/22/2022 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 09/22/2021 | 09/22/2021 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 11/06/2020 | 11/16/2020 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 10/29/2019 | 10/29/2019 | 1.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does PIKES CREEK QUARRY have?
PIKES CREEK QUARRY has 80 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is PIKES CREEK QUARRY?
PIKES CREEK QUARRY is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hunlock Creek, Luzerne County, PA. It currently has 11 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at PIKES CREEK QUARRY?
According to MSHA records, PIKES CREEK QUARRY has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates PIKES CREEK QUARRY?
PIKES CREEK 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: 3607030.