QUIMBY MTN STONE/BLACK RIVER QUARRIES
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: BLACK RIVER QUARRIES LLC
Controller: Jason W Blackburn; Heath P Blackburn
Location: Sharon, Windsor County, VT
Employees: 18
106
Violations
19
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$12K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 106 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/09/2026 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/09/2026 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 09/16/2025 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/16/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/16/2025 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/27/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/27/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/27/2023 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/27/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/12/2023 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/22/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/22/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/21/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2022 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/20/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 12/03/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2018 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 26d lost, 15d restricted |
| 10/05/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 22d restricted |
Inspections
View all 38 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | 02/10/2026 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 12/26/2023 | 12/29/2023 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 07/12/2023 | 07/12/2023 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 02/22/2023 | 02/22/2023 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 07/27/2022 | 07/27/2022 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 07/19/2022 | 07/27/2022 | 33.50 | 1 |
| 07/19/2022 | 07/26/2022 | 29.25 | 1 |
| 11/30/2020 | 12/03/2020 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 06/10/2020 | 06/15/2020 | 18.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4300586
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Stone NEC
Employees18
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates43.7402780, -72.4338890
Nearest TownSharon
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does QUIMBY MTN STONE/BLACK RIVER QUARRIES have?
QUIMBY MTN STONE/BLACK RIVER QUARRIES has 106 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is QUIMBY MTN STONE/BLACK RIVER QUARRIES?
QUIMBY MTN STONE/BLACK RIVER QUARRIES is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Sharon, Windsor County, VT. It currently has 18 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at QUIMBY MTN STONE/BLACK RIVER QUARRIES?
According to MSHA records, QUIMBY MTN STONE/BLACK RIVER QUARRIES has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates QUIMBY MTN STONE/BLACK RIVER QUARRIES?
QUIMBY MTN STONE/BLACK RIVER QUARRIES is operated by BLACK RIVER QUARRIES LLC and controlled by Jason W Blackburn; Heath P Blackburn. MSHA Mine ID: 4300586.