Key Takeaway
Whitestone Plants is a abandoned facility mine producing Stone, located in Talking Rock, Pickens County, GA. It has 87 violations on record (18 S&S) and $46K in proposed penalties. Operated by Imerys Marble Inc.
Whitestone Plants
Operator: Imerys Marble Inc
Controller: Imerys S A
Location: Talking Rock, Pickens County, GA
Recent Violations
View all 87 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2010 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 06/03/2010 | 56.12018 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,689 |
| 06/03/2010 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,689 |
| 02/24/2010 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,412 |
| 02/23/2010 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 02/23/2010 | 56.11012 | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,689 |
| 09/02/2009 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2009 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 09/02/2009 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $138 |
| 09/02/2009 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 09/02/2009 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2009 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2009 | 56.4502(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/17/2009 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 02/17/2009 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 07/10/2008 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 07/10/2008 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 07/10/2008 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,657 |
| 01/17/2008 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $138 |
| 01/17/2008 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 31 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/02/2010 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/01/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 94d restricted |
| 01/26/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 54d restricted |
| 07/22/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 38d restricted |
| 07/03/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 01/22/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
| 11/10/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 8d lost, 22d restricted |
| 06/06/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 35d restricted |
| 05/26/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 03/25/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 32 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2010 | 09/01/2010 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 06/03/2010 | 06/07/2010 | 27.75 | 1 |
| 02/23/2010 | 02/25/2010 | 31.25 | 1 |
| 09/02/2009 | 09/03/2009 | 34.75 | 2 |
| 02/16/2009 | 02/19/2009 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2008 | 07/11/2008 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 01/15/2008 | 01/17/2008 | 28.75 | 1 |
| 09/20/2007 | 09/20/2007 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 09/04/2007 | 09/05/2007 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 07/24/2007 | 07/24/2007 | 3.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Whitestone Plants have?
Whitestone Plants has 87 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $46K.
What type of mine is Whitestone Plants?
Whitestone Plants is a Facility mine producing Stone, located in Talking Rock, Pickens County, GA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Whitestone Plants?
According to MSHA records, Whitestone Plants has 31 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Whitestone Plants?
Whitestone Plants is operated by Imerys Marble Inc and controlled by Imerys S A. MSHA Mine ID: 0900707.