Key Takeaway

Underground Black River Operation is a active underground mine producing Stone, located in Butler, Pendleton County, KY. It has 1,141 violations on record (355 S&S) and $771K in proposed penalties. Operated by Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc.

Underground Black River Operation

Active Underground Stone

Operator: Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc

Controller: Carmeuse Holding SA

Location: Butler, Pendleton County, KY

Employees: 163

1,141
Violations
355
S&S Violations
200
Accidents
$771K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 1,141 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/29/2026 57.20013 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/29/2026 57.14110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/28/2026 57.12030 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/28/2026 57.4402 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/28/2026 57.20011 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/23/2026 57.11008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/22/2026 57.12020 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/22/2026 57.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/22/2026 57.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/22/2026 57.11001 S&S ModNegligence $0
01/21/2026 57.4530 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/21/2026 57.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/21/2026 57.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/21/2026 57.14109(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/21/2026 57.14107(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/21/2026 57.4104(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/21/2026 57.18002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/21/2026 57.14100(b) S&S LowNegligence $0
01/16/2026 57.9100(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
01/15/2026 57.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/31/2026 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
01/30/2026 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/18/2026 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
01/18/2026 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
12/13/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
10/07/2025 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
09/02/2025 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/02/2025 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/11/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost
08/07/2025 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/12/2026 02/05/2026 175.50 3
01/07/2026 01/08/2026 17.50 1
11/24/2025 11/26/2025 4.00 1
10/20/2025 11/12/2025 130.50 2
09/02/2025 09/08/2025 10.00 1
07/14/2025 08/11/2025 163.75 2
06/30/2025 08/25/2025 53.25 3
06/09/2025 06/23/2025 52.00 1
04/21/2025 05/08/2025 170.00 2
02/27/2025 02/27/2025 2.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1500062
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees163
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates38.8302780, -84.2919440
Nearest TownButler

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Underground Black River Operation have?

Underground Black River Operation has 1141 MSHA violations on record, of which 355 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $771K.

What type of mine is Underground Black River Operation?

Underground Black River Operation is a Underground mine producing Stone, located in Butler, Pendleton County, KY. It currently has 163 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Underground Black River Operation?

According to MSHA records, Underground Black River Operation has 200 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Underground Black River Operation?

Underground Black River Operation is operated by Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc and controlled by Carmeuse Holding SA. MSHA Mine ID: 1500062.