Key Takeaway

Plant #2 is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Buchanan, Botetourt County, VA. It has 167 violations on record (35 S&S) and $27K in proposed penalties. Operated by O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company).

Plant #2

Active Surface Stone

Operator: O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)

Controller: Carmeuse Holding SA

Location: Buchanan, Botetourt County, VA

Employees: 17

167
Violations
35
S&S Violations
26
Accidents
$27K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/12/2023 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/27/2022 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/19/2022 56.4601 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/23/2020 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
05/05/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
04/30/2020 46.3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/30/2020 46.5(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $137
04/30/2020 56.4201(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/30/2020 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
09/24/2019 56.13010(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
03/25/2019 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $214
07/23/2018 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $691
07/23/2018 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
07/20/2018 56.12067 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
07/20/2018 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
07/20/2018 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
07/20/2018 56.12067 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
12/04/2017 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $126
08/15/2017 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $188
03/08/2017 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/27/2026 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/16/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/15/2019 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/11/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 27d lost, 16d restricted
09/25/2014 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/04/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost
02/25/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/23/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
07/29/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 158d lost
04/21/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/11/2026 01/15/2026 16.50 1
04/02/2025 04/16/2025 44.00 1
12/23/2024 01/17/2025 36.75 1
07/11/2024 07/17/2024 24.00 1
03/21/2024 03/22/2024 16.00 1
06/12/2023 07/03/2023 29.00 1
11/17/2022 12/01/2022 25.50 1
07/25/2022 08/15/2022 33.50 1
01/18/2022 01/20/2022 25.25 1
06/01/2021 06/07/2021 35.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4400064
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees17
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.5280560, -79.6683330
Nearest TownBuchanan

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Plant #2 have?

Plant #2 has 167 MSHA violations on record, of which 35 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $27K.

What type of mine is Plant #2?

Plant #2 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Buchanan, Botetourt County, VA. It currently has 17 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Plant #2?

According to MSHA records, Plant #2 has 26 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Plant #2?

Plant #2 is operated by O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) and controlled by Carmeuse Holding SA. MSHA Mine ID: 4400064.