Key Takeaway
VIRKLER'S LOWVILLE LIMESTONE QUARRY is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Castorland, Lewis County, NY. It has 38 violations on record (11 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by V.S. Virkler & Son, Inc..
VIRKLER'S LOWVILLE LIMESTONE QUARRY
Operator: V.S. Virkler & Son, Inc.
Controller: Joseph L Virkler
Location: Castorland, Lewis County, NY
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 38 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2022 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/10/2018 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 10/18/2017 | 56.3200 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 11/16/2015 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/16/2015 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $897 |
| 11/16/2015 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 11/16/2015 | 56.12016 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/24/2015 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/24/2015 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/25/2012 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 09/25/2012 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $362 |
| 09/25/2012 | 56.12008 | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 09/25/2012 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 04/11/2012 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/11/2012 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/11/2011 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/11/2011 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $270 |
| 08/11/2011 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $270 |
| 08/10/2011 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/10/2011 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
Inspections
View all 25 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2025 | 04/29/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 11/20/2023 | 11/22/2023 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 05/18/2023 | 05/18/2023 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 05/09/2022 | 05/10/2022 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 08/09/2021 | 08/11/2021 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 05/05/2020 | 05/06/2020 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 10/09/2018 | 10/12/2018 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 10/18/2017 | 10/19/2017 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 10/20/2016 | 10/20/2016 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 11/16/2015 | 11/18/2015 | 23.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does VIRKLER'S LOWVILLE LIMESTONE QUARRY have?
VIRKLER'S LOWVILLE LIMESTONE QUARRY has 38 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is VIRKLER'S LOWVILLE LIMESTONE QUARRY?
VIRKLER'S LOWVILLE LIMESTONE QUARRY is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Castorland, Lewis County, NY. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at VIRKLER'S LOWVILLE LIMESTONE QUARRY?
According to MSHA records, VIRKLER'S LOWVILLE LIMESTONE QUARRY has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates VIRKLER'S LOWVILLE LIMESTONE QUARRY?
VIRKLER'S LOWVILLE LIMESTONE QUARRY is operated by V.S. Virkler & Son, Inc. and controlled by Joseph L Virkler. MSHA Mine ID: 3003355.