Key Takeaway

VERI-BEST BLUE is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Elberton, Oglethorpe County, GA. It has 12 violations on record (2 S&S) and $815 in proposed penalties. Operated by Veri-Best Blue Quarry Inc.

VERI-BEST BLUE

Abandoned Surface Stone

Operator: Veri-Best Blue Quarry Inc

Controller: Marvin Higginbotham

Location: Elberton, Oglethorpe County, GA

12
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$815
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/10/2005 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/05/2005 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
05/18/2004 56.11006 S&S HighNegligence $114
05/18/2004 47.41(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
05/18/2004 47.32(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/24/2002 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/21/2001 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/21/2001 46.8(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/26/2001 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/01/2000 58.620 S&S ModNegligence $131
06/01/2000 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/01/2000 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/10/2005 08/10/2005 9.00 1
04/04/2005 04/05/2005 18.00 1
06/09/2004 06/09/2004 8.00 2
05/18/2004 05/19/2004 14.00 1
08/21/2003 08/21/2003 10.00 1
11/13/2002 11/13/2002 0.00 0
10/16/2002 10/16/2002 3.00 1
07/10/2002 07/10/2002 9.00 1
04/24/2002 04/24/2002 14.00 2
09/17/2001 09/17/2001 4.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0901061
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Stone NEC
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.9947590, -82.9813220
Nearest TownElberton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does VERI-BEST BLUE have?

VERI-BEST BLUE has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $815.

What type of mine is VERI-BEST BLUE?

VERI-BEST BLUE is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Elberton, Oglethorpe County, GA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at VERI-BEST BLUE?

According to MSHA records, VERI-BEST BLUE has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates VERI-BEST BLUE?

VERI-BEST BLUE is operated by Veri-Best Blue Quarry Inc and controlled by Marvin Higginbotham. MSHA Mine ID: 0901061.