Key Takeaway

Plant #1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Buchanan, Botetourt County, VA. It has 53 violations on record (8 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company).

Plant #1

Abandoned Surface Stone

Operator: O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)

Controller: Carmeuse Holding SA

Location: Buchanan, Botetourt County, VA

53
Violations
8
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/06/2013 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/18/2012 47.42(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/08/2012 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
05/08/2012 56.5001(a)/.5005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/24/2011 46.3(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $108
10/20/2011 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/24/2011 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/07/2010 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/08/2010 56.14132(b)(1) S&S ModNegligence $499
10/20/2009 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/20/2009 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/12/2009 50.20(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
03/20/2008 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/20/2008 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
10/31/2007 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/31/2007 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/03/2007 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/22/2007 Non-S&S $0
04/10/2006 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/10/2006 56.14112(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/10/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted
04/16/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted
11/30/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/17/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
02/10/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 23d restricted
03/20/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/06/2013 05/06/2013 11.25 1
12/17/2012 12/20/2012 8.50 1
08/23/2012 08/23/2012 13.50 1
08/08/2012 08/08/2012 12.00 1
06/21/2012 06/21/2012 13.25 1
05/03/2012 05/08/2012 29.75 1
10/20/2011 10/24/2011 24.75 1
05/23/2011 05/25/2011 16.75 1
12/06/2010 12/08/2010 15.75 1
04/08/2010 04/13/2010 19.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4402786
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates37.5280560, -79.6683330
Nearest TownBuchanan

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Plant #1 have?

Plant #1 has 53 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Plant #1?

Plant #1 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Buchanan, Botetourt County, VA. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Plant #1?

According to MSHA records, Plant #1 has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Plant #1?

Plant #1 is operated by O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) and controlled by Carmeuse Holding SA. MSHA Mine ID: 4402786.