Key Takeaway
Principio Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD. It has 33 violations on record (9 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by York Building Products Co Inc.
Principio Quarry
Operator: York Building Products Co Inc
Controller: David J Stewart
Location: Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD
Employees: 25
Recent Violations
View all 33 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/20/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $755 |
| 06/03/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/03/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/11/2024 | 56.14131(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 12/11/2024 | 56.20008(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/22/2024 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/12/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/04/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.9313 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/20/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/19/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/19/2023 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/19/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/19/2023 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $606 |
| 12/13/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/13/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/13/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/08/2022 | 56.15014 | S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 35d lost, 113d restricted |
| 09/25/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 06/16/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 10/10/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 41d restricted |
Inspections
View all 10 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | 11/25/2025 | 26.75 | 1 |
| 06/02/2025 | 06/05/2025 | 26.00 | 2 |
| 12/10/2024 | 12/12/2024 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 06/12/2024 | 06/13/2024 | 28.25 | 1 |
| 10/02/2023 | 10/05/2023 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 05/15/2023 | 05/15/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 04/19/2023 | 04/21/2023 | 19.25 | 1 |
| 12/07/2022 | 12/13/2022 | 36.00 | 1 |
| 09/13/2022 | 09/14/2022 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 03/16/2022 | 04/04/2022 | 39.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Principio Quarry have?
Principio Quarry has 33 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Principio Quarry?
Principio Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD. It currently has 25 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Principio Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Principio Quarry has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Principio Quarry?
Principio Quarry is operated by York Building Products Co Inc and controlled by David J Stewart. MSHA Mine ID: 1800812.