Mining Incidents

BLAIRSVILLE QUARRY Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Vulcan Materials Company
Blairsville, Union County, GA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0900445

BLAIRSVILLE QUARRY has $13K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 4 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
19
Years on record
1986–2025
Latest incident
Feb 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
33
citations
7
significant & substantial
$13,289
proposed penalties
$10,489
paid to date
79% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $2,800 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
69
inspections on record
1,186
inspection hours
2.8
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
33 citations across 1,186 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

BLAIRSVILLE QUARRY has $13K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 4 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$13K
proposed penalties
$10K
current assessed
$10K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
33 assessments are final orders; 4 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2023-06-15.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 10,954 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 10,924 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 11,095 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 9,828 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 9,867 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 9,720 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 10,270 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 9,659 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 9,262 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 9,509 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 9,502 1 0 105.2
2023 Q1 9,869 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 9,605 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 9,643 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 9,263 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 9,903 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 9,261 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 9,156 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 8,901 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 8,937 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 8,416 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 8,573 3 1 349.9
2020 Q2 7,596 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 8,021 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 7,642 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 8,465 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 8,871 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 7,756 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 7,708 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 6,010 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 6,366 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 5,867 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 5,409 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 7,783 1 0 128.5
2017 Q2 6,547 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 6,335 1 0 157.9
2016 Q4 7,228 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 8,457 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 7,070 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 6,173 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 7,506 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 8,272 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 7,017 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 6,831 2 0 292.8
2014 Q4 9,507 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 7,118 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 6,360 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 7,082 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 6,249 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 6,779 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 6,224 1 0 160.7
2013 Q1 7,349 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 5,892 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 6,142 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 6,767 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 7,571 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 7,163 1 0 139.6
2011 Q3 7,705 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 7,335 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 8,049 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 7,373 1 1 135.6
2010 Q3 8,046 1 1 124.3
2010 Q2 6,667 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 5,501 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 3,487 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 6,628 1 1 150.9
2009 Q2 5,622 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 3,816 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 7,394 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 7,906 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 8,351 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 7,677 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 7,864 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 8,940 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 9,116 1 0 109.7
2007 Q1 9,603 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 8,464 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 10,801 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 10,107 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 9,465 1 0 105.7
2005 Q4 9,655 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 9,004 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 8,509 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 8,731 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 11,630 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 10,297 4 1 388.5
2004 Q2 9,484 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 9,089 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 9,406 1 0 106.3
2003 Q3 10,001 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 9,106 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 9,543 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 9,164 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 10,048 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 10,130 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 10,377 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 9,836 1 0 101.7
2001 Q3 11,343 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 11,185 5 1 447.0
2001 Q1 11,247 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 9,545 3 1 314.3
2000 Q3 12,652 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 13,823 4 0 289.4
2000 Q1 13,359 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

19 on file

2025 · 1 incident

February 21, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was washing out the sand screw when EE lost control of the hose. The hose struck EE in the left eye.

2019 · 1 incident

June 5, 2019 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was walking through the scrap yard when EE tripped on a wire. EE extended arms to break the fall causing EE to land on their hands. EE reported it to the manager, but did not seek medical attention at that time. On 8/26/19, EE came to work stating was still sore and was taken to the Dr by management where EE was put on restricted duty making this incident reportable.

2013 · 1 incident

June 25, 2013 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a box cutter to cut down tubes, knife slipped & left leg

2007 · 1 incident

April 19, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While carrying stemming (rocks) in a 5 gallon bucket he stumbled on a rough terrain, lost footing, pulled groin.

2005 · 1 incident

May 27, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING GUARD ON TAILPULLEY, WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HIS LEFT HAND MADE CONTACT WITH THE GUARD. THE GUARD CUT HIS PALM ON HIS LT. HAND.

2004 · 1 incident

2002 · 1 incident

December 27, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE PIECE OF METAL CHUTE THAT WAS BEING REPLACED, THE METAL PIECE TILTED TO THE RIGHT PINNING EE'S RIGHT THUMB AGAINST A METAL BRACE. EE'S THUMB REQUIRED STITCHES.

2000 · 1 incident

January 21, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Fall from machine

INJURED EE WAS TAKING CRANE TO SHOP. AS HE WAS GOING DOWN RAMP, THE CRANE CAME OUT OF GEAR. THE EE JUMPED FROM CRANE INJURING LEFT ANKLE AND RIGHT KNEE.

1999 · 1 incident

July 10, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING A HEAD PULLY BEARING ON STACKING CONVEYOR WITH PRYBAR WHEN MAKING AN ATTEMPT TO ALIGNTHE SHAFT WITH THE BEARING, THE PRYBAR SLIPPED OFF THE SHAFT. EE WAS HIT IN THE RIGHT SIDE & RIB

1990 · 1 incident

August 2, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colwell Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING WHEEL FROM EUCLID EMPL JUMPED ON PIPE USED FOR LEVERAGE. WHEN LUG NUT RELEASED EMPL HIT GROUND HARD CAUSING BACK STRAIN,

1989 · 3 incidents

April 25, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colwell Construction Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING MAINTENCE ON TRACK DRILL. SLIPPED AND FELL BRAKING RIGHT FOOT.

January 24, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colwell Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

METAL IN RIGHT EYE - EMPLOYEE WAS NOT SURE WHERE IT CAME FROM.

1988 · 3 incidents

July 9, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Colwell Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON JAW CRUSHER USING A SLEDGE HAMMER RUPTURED DISC IN HIS BACK

April 28, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colwell Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMMP. WAS PUTING PUMP ON ASPHAULT SPREADER.

February 3, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colwell Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING FROM UNDER THE CRSUHER BELTS AND SPRAINED HIS RIGHT WRIST.

1987 · 2 incidents

December 1, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Colwell Construction Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE RIDING ON3THE BACK OF THE DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK(PAVING) THE TRUCK HIT A HOLE AND HIS HAND WAS THROWN AGAINST THE TRUCK;HAND WAS BROKEN.

February 17, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colwell Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PU5LING DECELATOR PEDAL ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

1986 · 1 incident

February 26, 1986 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colwell Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE EMPLOYEE 4AS CLEANING UP SCRAP METAL, HE LIFTED A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL IT SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS FINGERS MASHING THIRD AND FOURTH FINGERS ON LEFT HAND

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