Key Takeaway
Pounding Mill Plant is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, VA. It has 239 violations on record (54 S&S) and $59K in proposed penalties. Operated by Appalachian Aggregates LLC.
Pounding Mill Plant
Operator: Appalachian Aggregates LLC
Controller: CRH PLC
Location: Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, VA
Employees: 12
Recent Violations
View all 239 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/24/2025 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/11/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 10/10/2023 | 47.44(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/10/2023 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/23/2023 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/22/2023 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $295 |
| 05/18/2023 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/01/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 03/01/2023 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/01/2023 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/01/2023 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/01/2023 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/30/2021 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/30/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/29/2021 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/29/2021 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 11/29/2021 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 08/17/2021 | 56.14100 | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,385 |
| 02/16/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 26 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2020 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 174d lost |
| 12/15/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 57d restricted |
| 09/12/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/31/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 95d lost |
| 04/24/2014 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/13/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 12/10/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/20/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 102d lost |
| 07/13/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 08/24/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 21d lost |
Inspections
View all 81 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | 1.00 | 1 | |
| 06/23/2025 | 07/01/2025 | 47.50 | 3 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/23/2025 | 25.50 | 1 |
| 04/15/2024 | 04/18/2024 | 36.00 | 1 |
| 10/19/2023 | 10/20/2023 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 10/05/2023 | 10/13/2023 | 38.25 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/23/2023 | 37.50 | 1 |
| 03/01/2023 | 03/06/2023 | 26.75 | 1 |
| 04/04/2022 | 04/11/2022 | 51.50 | 1 |
| 11/29/2021 | 12/10/2021 | 61.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Pounding Mill Plant have?
Pounding Mill Plant has 239 MSHA violations on record, of which 54 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $59K.
What type of mine is Pounding Mill Plant?
Pounding Mill Plant is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, VA. It currently has 12 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Pounding Mill Plant?
According to MSHA records, Pounding Mill Plant has 26 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Pounding Mill Plant?
Pounding Mill Plant is operated by Appalachian Aggregates LLC and controlled by CRH PLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4400095.