Key Takeaway
Sylvatus Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Hillsville, Wythe County, VA. It has 115 violations on record (24 S&S) and $19K in proposed penalties. Operated by Salem Stone Corp.
Sylvatus Quarry
Operator: Salem Stone Corp
Controller: Doug Dalton
Location: Hillsville, Wythe County, VA
Employees: 22
Recent Violations
View all 115 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2025 | 50.11(b)(3) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 07/17/2025 | 56.9200(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 07/16/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/21/2024 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
| 09/14/2022 | 56.5001(a)/56.5005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 08/15/2022 | 46.9(d)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/09/2022 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/22/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/22/2022 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/22/2022 | 56.13015(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/22/2022 | 56.14132(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $234 |
| 12/10/2020 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/07/2020 | 56.14201(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 08/20/2019 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/20/2019 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/12/2019 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/30/2018 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/30/2018 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/28/2017 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/19/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 13 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/03/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 10/28/2022 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 06/25/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/13/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/08/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 11/18/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 85d lost |
| 10/12/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 01/31/2003 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 35d lost |
| 04/26/2002 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 72 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 01/15/2026 | 59.50 | 1 |
| 08/21/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 77.75 | 1 |
| 07/23/2025 | 08/11/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 07/16/2025 | 07/21/2025 | 21.00 | 2 |
| 01/21/2025 | 02/12/2025 | 52.00 | 1 |
| 08/21/2024 | 08/29/2024 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 12/20/2023 | 03/28/2024 | 44.25 | 1 |
| 11/17/2023 | 11/30/2023 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 08/30/2023 | 09/01/2023 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 02/27/2023 | 03/02/2023 | 42.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sylvatus Quarry have?
Sylvatus Quarry has 115 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.
What type of mine is Sylvatus Quarry?
Sylvatus Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Hillsville, Wythe County, VA. It currently has 22 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sylvatus Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Sylvatus Quarry has 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sylvatus Quarry?
Sylvatus Quarry is operated by Salem Stone Corp and controlled by Doug Dalton. MSHA Mine ID: 4402962.