Key Takeaway

Rocky Point is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Buchanan, Botetourt County, VA. It has 70 violations on record (18 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company).

Rocky Point

Active Surface Stone

Operator: O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)

Controller: Carmeuse Holding SA

Location: Buchanan, Botetourt County, VA

Employees: 13

70
Violations
18
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/15/2023 56.12001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/15/2023 56.13011 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/14/2023 56.14101(b)(3) S&S ModNegligence $346
08/02/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
04/13/2021 56.13015(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/11/2018 56.13015 Non-S&S HighNegligence $395
05/09/2017 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $188
08/04/2015 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/09/2014 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/20/2014 56.13011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/19/2014 56.14101(a)(3) S&S ModNegligence $176
02/19/2014 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/19/2014 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/19/2014 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/11/2014 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/09/2013 56.4011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/26/2012 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
04/25/2012 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
04/24/2012 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/24/2012 56.14101(a)(3) S&S ModNegligence $108

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/28/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 23d lost, 34d restricted
03/09/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
02/20/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 5d restricted
04/01/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/06/2004 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/29/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost
05/27/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 65d lost, 12d restricted
02/19/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted
12/18/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/11/2026 01/13/2026 21.50 1
04/01/2025 04/16/2025 36.50 1
01/05/2025 01/17/2025 30.50 1
07/08/2024 07/11/2024 27.00 1
03/19/2024 03/20/2024 20.00 1
06/14/2023 06/15/2023 19.25 1
11/02/2022 11/08/2022 22.50 1
08/02/2022 08/03/2022 24.00 1
10/25/2021 10/26/2021 15.00 1
04/12/2021 04/15/2021 25.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4400065
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees13
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.5830560, -79.6108330
Nearest TownBuchanan

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Rocky Point have?

Rocky Point has 70 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is Rocky Point?

Rocky Point is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Buchanan, Botetourt County, VA. It currently has 13 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Rocky Point?

According to MSHA records, Rocky Point has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Rocky Point?

Rocky Point is operated by O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) and controlled by Carmeuse Holding SA. MSHA Mine ID: 4400065.