Westfield Quarry Plant 78
Active
Surface
Stone
Operator: John S Lane & Son
Controller: Peckham Industries Inc
Location: Westfield, Hampden County, MA
Employees: 24
180
Violations
21
S&S Violations
50
Accidents
$22K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 180 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/31/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/03/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/25/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/25/2024 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/03/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/25/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/25/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/25/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/24/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/21/2022 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/21/2022 | 46.9(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/20/2022 | 56.11001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $318 |
| 05/25/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/25/2021 | 56.11008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 08/25/2021 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 08/25/2021 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/25/2021 | 56.12026 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 08/24/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 50 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 07/07/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 57d restricted |
| 04/08/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 09/13/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/29/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 44d restricted |
| 08/26/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 17d lost, 15d restricted |
| 03/26/2018 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 03/23/2018 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 11/06/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 08/02/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 126d lost |
Inspections
View all 66 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | 02/15/2026 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 09/24/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 16.75 | 2 |
| 07/28/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 45.00 | 1 |
| 03/03/2025 | 03/03/2025 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 06/25/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 26.75 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/02/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/02/2024 | 01/04/2024 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 07/24/2023 | 07/27/2023 | 41.00 | 1 |
| 03/26/2023 | 04/21/2023 | 19.75 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1900014
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Traprock
Employees24
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates42.1183330, -72.6991670
Nearest TownWestfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Westfield Quarry Plant 78 have?
Westfield Quarry Plant 78 has 180 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $22K.
What type of mine is Westfield Quarry Plant 78?
Westfield Quarry Plant 78 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. It currently has 24 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Westfield Quarry Plant 78?
According to MSHA records, Westfield Quarry Plant 78 has 50 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Westfield Quarry Plant 78?
Westfield Quarry Plant 78 is operated by John S Lane & Son and controlled by Peckham Industries Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1900014.