Key Takeaway
Rockcastle County Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in MT. VERNON, Rockcastle County, KY. It has 78 violations on record (24 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rockcastle Materials.
Rockcastle County Quarry
Operator: Rockcastle Materials
Controller: L-M Holdings Inc; Steve L Lawson; Shelbi M Lawson; Steve A Lawson; Tyler
Location: MT. VERNON, Rockcastle County, KY
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 78 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/09/2025 | 56.12001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/09/2025 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/09/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/09/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2024 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 | |
| 10/19/2023 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/11/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/17/2022 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/16/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/05/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 04/04/2022 | 56.16009 | S&S | ModNegligence | $183 |
| 12/01/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/01/2021 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/06/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/06/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/06/2021 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/06/2021 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/20/2020 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/20/2020 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 15d restricted |
| 05/25/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 99d restricted |
| 04/01/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 30d restricted |
| 04/22/2016 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 160d lost |
| 10/30/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 37 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | 10/28/2025 | 42.00 | 1 |
| 04/09/2025 | 04/15/2025 | 42.75 | 2 |
| 12/17/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 05/21/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/10/2024 | 04/11/2024 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 10/18/2023 | 10/24/2023 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 05/08/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 26.00 | 2 |
| 11/14/2022 | 11/17/2022 | 23.75 | 1 |
| 04/04/2022 | 04/05/2022 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 11/29/2021 | 12/02/2021 | 18.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Rockcastle County Quarry have?
Rockcastle County Quarry has 78 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.
What type of mine is Rockcastle County Quarry?
Rockcastle County Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in MT. VERNON, Rockcastle County, KY. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Rockcastle County Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Rockcastle County Quarry has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Rockcastle County Quarry?
Rockcastle County Quarry is operated by Rockcastle Materials and controlled by L-M Holdings Inc; Steve L Lawson; Shelbi M Lawson; Steve A Lawson; Tyler. MSHA Mine ID: 1518933.