Key Takeaway

ROOT QUARRY is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Bedford, Lawrence County, IN. It has 5 violations on record (2 S&S) and $974 in proposed penalties. Operated by INDIANA QUARRIES & CARVERS.

ROOT QUARRY

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: INDIANA QUARRIES & CARVERS

Controller: Michael Stigler; John Steckling

Location: Bedford, Lawrence County, IN

Employees: 5

5
Violations
2
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$974
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/03/2024 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/16/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/15/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/14/2022 56.12001 S&S ModNegligence $378
03/14/2022 56.12002 S&S LowNegligence $169

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/12/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/22/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/15/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/22/2025 09/22/2025 8.25 1
09/27/2024 09/27/2024 10.00 1
09/03/2024 09/05/2024 32.00 1
02/15/2024 02/20/2024 33.50 1
09/05/2023 09/05/2023 10.75 1
09/12/2022 09/14/2022 20.75 1
03/21/2022 03/30/2022 9.50 2
03/14/2022 03/15/2022 16.50 1
07/06/2021 07/06/2021 5.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1202505
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates38.9200000, -86.5338890
Nearest TownBedford

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does ROOT QUARRY have?

ROOT QUARRY has 5 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $974.

What type of mine is ROOT QUARRY?

ROOT QUARRY is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Bedford, Lawrence County, IN. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at ROOT QUARRY?

According to MSHA records, ROOT QUARRY has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates ROOT QUARRY?

ROOT QUARRY is operated by INDIANA QUARRIES & CARVERS and controlled by Michael Stigler; John Steckling. MSHA Mine ID: 1202505.