Key Takeaway
Tri-Star is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Stone, located in Vesta, Oglethorpe County, GA. It has 142 violations on record (39 S&S) and $51K in proposed penalties. Operated by Savannah Valley Quarries, LLC.
Tri-Star
Operator: Savannah Valley Quarries, LLC
Controller: Echols Mill Quarries LLC; Allgood Granite Products LLC; Bear Creek Minin
Location: Vesta, Oglethorpe County, GA
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 142 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/08/2023 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/11/2022 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/10/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/10/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/10/2022 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $145 |
| 10/13/2021 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/12/2021 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/08/2020 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/08/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/07/2020 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 10/07/2020 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $523 |
| 10/07/2020 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $234 |
| 07/14/2020 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/24/2020 | 56.15002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 06/24/2020 | 56.15003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/24/2020 | 56.16007(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $523 |
| 06/24/2020 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/24/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/24/2020 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
Inspections
View all 76 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2024 | 02/01/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 07/31/2023 | 07/31/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 07/20/2023 | 07/20/2023 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 05/08/2023 | 05/15/2023 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 03/22/2023 | 03/23/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 05/10/2022 | 05/11/2022 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 10/12/2021 | 10/13/2021 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 07/21/2021 | 07/27/2021 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 10/22/2020 | 10/23/2020 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 10/06/2020 | 10/09/2020 | 27.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tri-Star have?
Tri-Star has 142 MSHA violations on record, of which 39 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $51K.
What type of mine is Tri-Star?
Tri-Star is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Vesta, Oglethorpe County, GA. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tri-Star?
According to MSHA records, Tri-Star has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tri-Star?
Tri-Star is operated by Savannah Valley Quarries, LLC and controlled by Echols Mill Quarries LLC; Allgood Granite Products LLC; Bear Creek Minin. MSHA Mine ID: 0901095.