Key Takeaway
Rheems Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Rheems, Lancaster County, PA. It has 158 violations on record (34 S&S) and $80K in proposed penalties. Operated by R.E. Pierson Materials Corp.
Rheems Quarry
Operator: R.E. Pierson Materials Corp
Controller: Richard E Pierson
Location: Rheems, Lancaster County, PA
Employees: 13
Recent Violations
View all 158 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/07/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/07/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2025 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/04/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/04/2024 | 56.16010 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/22/2023 | 46.9(c)(2)(ii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/21/2023 | 56.4501 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/05/2023 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/31/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 12/28/2022 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,717 |
| 08/04/2022 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/03/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/03/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 03/02/2022 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 03/02/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 56.3131 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 06/20/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/06/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/20/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 03/04/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 02/05/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/25/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/12/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 10/06/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 34d lost, 62d restricted |
| 07/08/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 17d lost |
Inspections
View all 67 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | 10/06/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 05/01/2025 | 05/08/2025 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 01/15/2025 | 01/16/2025 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 04/02/2024 | 04/05/2024 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 11/20/2023 | 11/24/2023 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 09/27/2023 | 09/28/2023 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 07/17/2023 | 07/19/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 05/16/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 30.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Rheems Quarry have?
Rheems Quarry has 158 MSHA violations on record, of which 34 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $80K.
What type of mine is Rheems Quarry?
Rheems Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Rheems, Lancaster County, PA. It currently has 13 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Rheems Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Rheems Quarry has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Rheems Quarry?
Rheems Quarry is operated by R.E. Pierson Materials Corp and controlled by Richard E Pierson. MSHA Mine ID: 3600111.