Whitestone Mine #4
Active
Underground
Stone
Operator: Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
Controller: Imerys S A
Location: Talking Rock, Pickens County, GA
Employees: 55
245
Violations
53
S&S Violations
41
Accidents
$116K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 245 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | 57.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 10/28/2025 | 57.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 10/21/2025 | 57.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/27/2025 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2025 | 57.12006 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 57.4601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/03/2025 | 56.12017 | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/19/2025 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 57.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $642 |
| 12/18/2024 | 57.14130(g) | S&S | LowNegligence | $288 |
| 12/18/2024 | 57.14109(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 12/18/2024 | 57.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 12/17/2024 | 57.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2024 | 57.20013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2024 | 57.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/21/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 57.4101 | S&S | ModNegligence | $679 |
| 04/10/2024 | 57.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 01/10/2024 | 56.14105 | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,637 |
| 11/28/2023 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,011 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 41 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2025 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 01/10/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 9d lost |
| 01/13/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 17d restricted |
| 11/10/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 16d restricted |
| 10/17/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 83d restricted |
| 08/03/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/13/2021 | MACHINERY | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 07/13/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 25d restricted |
| 11/02/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 21d restricted |
| 07/16/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 170 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 94.50 | 2 |
| 10/20/2025 | 11/05/2025 | 72.75 | 2 |
| 08/25/2025 | 08/28/2025 | 78.75 | 3 |
| 07/14/2025 | 08/05/2025 | 36.50 | 1 |
| 06/09/2025 | 06/12/2025 | 69.75 | 2 |
| 05/30/2025 | 05/30/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 03/03/2025 | 03/03/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 02/19/2025 | 02/20/2025 | 18.75 | 1 |
| 01/19/2025 | 01/20/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 12/16/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 35.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0900047
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Marble
Employees55
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates34.5091670, -84.5050000
Nearest TownTalking Rock
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Whitestone Mine #4 have?
Whitestone Mine #4 has 245 MSHA violations on record, of which 53 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $116K.
What type of mine is Whitestone Mine #4?
Whitestone Mine #4 is a Underground mine producing Stone, located in Talking Rock, Pickens County, GA. It currently has 55 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Whitestone Mine #4?
According to MSHA records, Whitestone Mine #4 has 41 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Whitestone Mine #4?
Whitestone Mine #4 is operated by Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc and controlled by Imerys S A. MSHA Mine ID: 0900047.